European Union: European Commission requested consultations at World Trade Organization to address China's royalties on standard essential patents of European high-tech sector
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European Commission requested consultations at World Trade Organization to address China's royalties on standard essential patents of European high-tech sector
On 20 January 2025, the European Commission requested consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to address China’s royalties on European standard essential patents (SEPs). The consultations aim to challenge China’s practice of empowering i…
Scope
Policy Area
Intellectual property
Policy Instrument
Patent protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: network hardware and equipment
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body