Mark Marfe

Nov 19, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Mark Marfe |Sarah Taylor |Aleesha Way |Alison Rankine

The court found Philips’ patent for wireless charging of portable electronic devices to be valid as granted and infringed by Belkin. Notably, a FRAND defence was not available to Belkin. The injunction granted covers several European countries including Germany, but carves out Belkin GmbH and Belkin Limited in Germany, as there is a contradicting legally binding national judgement already in place that involves both businesses.

May 3, 2023 | pinsentmasons.com | Mark Marfe |Sarah Taylor

SEP holders that fail to register the patents they consider standard essential in a timely manner will not be able to claim damages or collect royalties on the SEPs for the duration of the delay. The competence centre would be responsible for undertaking essentiality checks on a sample of registered SEPs annually.