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DOJ Looking to Develop New SEP Policies

The Justice Department has confirmed it is looking to develop new policies surrounding how standard-essential patents might be used as tools for anticompetitive practices. The change in policy will mean big business for law firms that can combine highly technical IP advice with their antitrust and litigation practices.

5 minute read July 01, 2021 at 12:05 AM
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Bruce Love
DOJ Looking to Develop New SEP Policies

The Justice Department has confirmed it is looking to develop new policies surrounding how standard-essential patents might be used as tools for anticompetitive practices.

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