One-stop SEPs Resource Hub launched by UK IPO
28 October 2024
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) has today launched a new One-stop SEPs Resource Hub to support businesses and innovators in understanding and navigating the complex world of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).
SEPs are patents that claim essential technology for implementing a technical standard. They play a vital role in the development and interoperability of many products and services, from smartphones to cars and medical devices. However, the licensing of SEPs can be complex and challenging, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The new One-stop SEPs Resource Hub provides a wealth of information and guidance on all aspects of SEPs, including:
- What are SEPs and how do they work?
- The legal framework for SEPs
- Licensing and negotiation strategies
- Dispute resolution
The Hub also includes a directory of experts and organisations that can provide further assistance to businesses.
The launch of the One-stop SEPs Resource Hub is part of the UK IPO’s ongoing commitment to supporting businesses in the digital economy. The UK IPO is working closely with industry stakeholders to develop a more predictable and transparent framework for SEPs licensing.
Quotes
Lord Grimstone, Minister for Intellectual Property:
“Standard Essential Patents play a vital role in the development of new technologies, but the licensing of SEPs can be complex and challenging, particularly for SMEs. The launch of the One-stop SEPs Resource Hub will help businesses to understand and navigate the SEPs landscape, and will support innovation and growth in the UK.”
Jodie Conduit, Managing Director of the UK IPO:
“The One-stop SEPs Resource Hub will be a valuable tool for businesses of all sizes. It will provide clear and concise information on all aspects of SEPs, and will help businesses to make informed decisions about how to license and use SEPs.”
About the UK IPO
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) is a government department that helps businesses and individuals protect and exploit their ideas. The UK IPO provides a range of services, including:
- Registering and protecting patents, trademarks, designs and copyright
- Providing advice and support on intellectual property (IP) rights
- Encouraging innovation and creativity
For more information, please visit www.gov.uk/ipo.
One-stop SEPs Resource Hub launched by UK IPO
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