Patent Licensing Experts Discuss FRAND Licensing Dispute

Case Overview

This case involves a securities fraud suit leveled against an international telecommunications firm, which was allegedly involved in anti-competitive practices through the licensing of patents under FRAND. The firm, which designed and manufactured components used in telecommunications, was allegedly charging exorbitant licensing fees for the use of a standard-essential patent. The patent in question was a critical component of high-bandwidth wireless communications, and the alleged actions of the patent holder were supposedly done with the aim of limiting competition in the space.