Increasing Transparency and Reducing Transaction Costs in 5G SEP Licensing

By on February 22, 2021
Posted In Technology

The advent of 5G promises a new era of speed, throughput and bandwidth for cellular networks, however the world of telecommunications and licensing faces several challenges in preparation for its arrival. Although wireless technology has continued to evolve over the years, traditional SEP licensing models have seemingly been left behind and may no longer be adequate to address the needs of companies seeking to implement 5G into their products. As the Internet of Things becomes an increasingly integral part of products across market areas, more and more companies of all industries and sizes will need to invest in 5G technology to become part of the network.

The growing number of players and technology complexity involved with 5G has created an unprecedented need for simpler and more transparent frameworks for licensing, patent pools and standards that can be scaled across diverse market segments. Existing methods require significant investments of time, budget and technological and legal depth that no longer suit the broad array of companies that will be utilizing the new technology.

At Premier Cercle’s IP Tech Summit 2020, McDermott Partner Dr. Henrik Holzapfel was joined by a panel of experts from organizations at the forefront of 5G innovation. Click here to watch as they discuss these challenges and their vision for the future of licensing in the world of wireless connectivity.

Dr. Henrik Holzapfel
Dr. Henrik Holzapfel advises on all aspects of intellectual property law. He focuses on litigating patents, including the enforcement of patents essential to industry standards and FRAND defenses. Henrik also has extensive experience in litigating trade secret matters. Other areas of his practice include advising on IP licensing agreements, including advice on European competition law, drafting R&D agreements and advising on employees’ inventions. Henrik’s clients represent a wide variety of industries such as IT, pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, chemicals, automotive and engineering. Read Dr. Henrik Holzapfel's full bio.

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