Driven by the rapid growth of IoT, “multi-component products” integrated with cellular connectivity (4G/5G)—such as connected vehicles, smart home appliances, and industrial machinery—have become market mainstream. Consequently, licensing disputes involving Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), which are technologically indispensable for implementing specific technical standards, have expanded into cross-industry friction and grown increasingly complex. How are the […]

[2026 Update] Japan’s Evolving Stance on SEPs: A Comprehensive Guide to JPO Negotiations and the Industrial Structure Council Roadmap
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