SEP Licensing Negotiation
Since 2012, our lawyers have substantially participated in several investigations by National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”), and now State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”), as either counsel to the antitrust authority, respondent or complainant in different cases. We gained an in-depth understanding of the internal procedures and working style of the antitrust authorities. We participated in a number of landmark investigations such as the Qualcomm abuse of market dominance case, which results in the highest fine ever imposed in China.
We are also experienced in advising clients on SEP-related licensing negotiation, patent filing and analyzing, etc., thus we are proud to provide one-stop SEP-related legal service from patent filing and dispute resolution.
Notable cases
Assisting a client in SEP license negotiation with Qualcomm
Building up and running China SEP licensing program for Japanese Telecom operators
Assisting a Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer in reaching a patent license agreement with an international SEP holder
Building up a licensing program for a renowned Chinese telecommunication company
Building up China SEP licensing program for an NPE
Antitrust review of a patent license agreement for a Chinese mobile device manufacturer
A portfolio license dispute of SEPs for wireless communication between a leading domestic electronic company and a multinational company