The legal odyssey of Rambus, Inc. (“Rambus”) over the last 4 years is a cautionary tale for companies that participate in standards-setting organizations (SSO) while developing and maintaining patent portfolios.
Utmost Caution: The Standard of Conduct for SSO Participants
The legal odyssey of Rambus, Inc. ("Rambus") over the last 4 years is a cautionary tale for companies that participate in standards-setting organizations (SSO) while developing and maintaining patent portfolios. Although Rambus has successfully defeated claims brought by Infineon Technologies, A.G. ("Infineon") that Rambus engaged in fraud while participating in an SSO, and while Rambus appears poised to beat back claims brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the cost to the company has been substantial.
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