Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in India: FRAND and Legal Framework

Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in India: FRAND and Legal Framework

The rapid proliferation of digital communication technologies, smart devices, connected mobility systems, and Internet-of-Things infrastructure has intensified reliance on technical standards that ensure interoperability across products manufactured by diverse entities. These standards particularly in telecommunications, networking, and electronics are often underpinned by patented technologies that become unavoidable for compliance. Such patents are termed Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), referring to patents that protect technologies essential … Read More