Ericsson’s bad-faith non-FRAND conduct leads Court docket of Enchantment to declare phrases for interim license
London – Immediately, the UK Court docket of Enchantment has dominated in Lenovo’s favor in ongoing litigation with Ericsson relating to a cross-license between the events relating to plain important patents (SEPs).
The Court docket has decided Lenovo is entitled to an interim cross-license, in what’s a landmark resolution for SEP litigation underscoring the significance of complying with Truthful, Affordable, and Non-discriminatory (FRAND) obligations. Moreover, it has unanimously declared that, in searching for injunctions (and related cures) in opposition to Lenovo across the globe, Ericsson is performing in breach of its good religion FRAND obligation. The Court docket finds that Ericsson is utilizing such techniques to “coerce” Lenovo to simply accept phrases that will exceed what’s FRAND.
This judgment reinforces Lenovo’s continued dedication as a keen licensee in addition to its ongoing efforts to combat for transparency and equity in international FRAND licensing within the face of patent holders searching for extreme charges for his or her SEP portfolios.
Commenting on the Court docket’s resolution, Lenovo’s Chief Authorized Officer, Laura Quatela, mentioned: “Lenovo is grateful for the Court docket’s cautious and goal evaluation of the problems associated to this case, and welcomes this landmark ruling and its broader implications for international SEP licensing and the expertise trade. This judgment not solely confirms that Lenovo is a keen licensee however strengthens and reaffirms our dedication to advocating for transparency and equity in international FRAND licensing on behalf of our clients and the trade.”
Lenovo continues to welcome decision with Ericsson and invitations Ericsson to interact with the a number of FRAND presents Lenovo has made.
Learn extra about Lenovo’s ongoing dedication to make sure entry to reasonably priced innovation right here.
Case particulars:
Case No: CA-2024-002821 heard earlier than Lord Justice Newey, Lord Justice Arnold, and Woman Justice Falk.
