Agenda
Times and speakers subject to change.
Monday, Nov 13, 2023
3:00 PM ET
Opening Remarks
Description forthcoming.
Description forthcoming.
,3:30 PM ET
Panel #1 – The Myths and Realities of Standard Implementation & Licensing *
There are many misconceptions—myths, really—relating to the implementation and licensing of standard essential patents. This panel will address the following myths and set the record straight. Myth #1: Innovation becomes more valuable once it has been declared to be standard essential. Not true. Innovation becomes adopted as a standard because it is valuable, not the other way around. Myth #2:…
Hon. David Kappos
Hon. F. Scott Kieff
Hon. Paul R. Michel
Gene Quinn
There are many misconceptions—myths, really—relating to the implementation and licensing of standard essential patents. This panel will address the following myths and set the record straight. Myth #1: Innovation becomes more valuable once it has been declared to be standard essential. Not true. Innovation becomes adopted as a standard because it is valuable, not the other way around. Myth #2:…
,5:00 PM ET
Panel #2 – Global SEP Policy and the Fight to Regulate the Future *
The European Union is considering sweeping new regulations for the licensing and litigation of standard essential patents (SEPs). Meanwhile, the European Union continues to march forward with an unfair trade practices case against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) asserting “Chinese policy is extremely damaging to innovation and growth in Europe” because European Technology companies are deprived of “the…
Alden Abbott
Patricio Delgado
John Dubiansky
Adam Mossoff
The European Union is considering sweeping new regulations for the licensing and litigation of standard essential patents (SEPs). Meanwhile, the European Union continues to march forward with an unfair trade practices case against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) asserting “Chinese policy is extremely damaging to innovation and growth in Europe” because European Technology companies are deprived of “the…
,6:00 PM ET
Opening Reception
Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
,Tuesday, Nov 14, 2023
9:00 AM ET
10:00 AM ET
Panel #3 – Reconceptualizing the FRAND Commitment
Until parties talk neutrally about how the system works and should work as a whole little progress can be expected between implementers and innovators. To move the needle on standard essential patent (SEP) licensing negotiations and dispute resolution it is, therefore, essential to expand the idea of what is possible, and to move away from the WWI-style trench lines between…
Jon Putnam
Until parties talk neutrally about how the system works and should work as a whole little progress can be expected between implementers and innovators. To move the needle on standard essential patent (SEP) licensing negotiations and dispute resolution it is, therefore, essential to expand the idea of what is possible, and to move away from the WWI-style trench lines between…
,10:30 AM ET
Panel #4 – Obstacles and Impediments to Reaching a FRAND License *
Without substantial investment by those who play the difficult role of innovator, there would be no standards. Of course, without technology implementers who roll out standards and cutting-edge technological advances to consumers, even the greatest advances would lay dormant and unused. But despite both implementers and innovators needing each other, perhaps because there is so much at stake, negotiations are…
Curtis Dodd
Jim Harlan
Matthew Osborne
Jon Putnam
Without substantial investment by those who play the difficult role of innovator, there would be no standards. Of course, without technology implementers who roll out standards and cutting-edge technological advances to consumers, even the greatest advances would lay dormant and unused. But despite both implementers and innovators needing each other, perhaps because there is so much at stake, negotiations are…
,11:30 AM ET
12:00 PM ET
Panel #5 – Determining FRAND: What is a Reasonable Royalty Rate for an SEP Portfolio? *
Those contributing patented technologies to the development of a standard are asked to— and do agree to— provide a license at a FRAND (which stands for Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) rate. In essence committing to providing access to patents that are or may become necessary to the implementation of the standard (i.e., standard essential patents). In recent years, many of…
Mattia Fogliacco
John Kolakowski
Roderick McConnell
Those contributing patented technologies to the development of a standard are asked to— and do agree to— provide a license at a FRAND (which stands for Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory) rate. In essence committing to providing access to patents that are or may become necessary to the implementation of the standard (i.e., standard essential patents). In recent years, many of…
,1:00 PM ET
2:00 PM ET
Panel #6 – When FRAND Fails: Implementing a Global SEP Litigation Strategy *
Without substantial investment by innovators there would be no standards. Of course, without technology implementers who roll out standards and cutting-edge technological advances to consumers, even the greatest advances would lay dormant and unused. Given that both innovators and implementers presumably need each other one could reasonably assume that innovators and implementers often come to terms in arms-length negotiation and…
Volkmar Henke
Otto Licks
Carlos Olarte
Hon. Randall R. Rader
Without substantial investment by innovators there would be no standards. Of course, without technology implementers who roll out standards and cutting-edge technological advances to consumers, even the greatest advances would lay dormant and unused. Given that both innovators and implementers presumably need each other one could reasonably assume that innovators and implementers often come to terms in arms-length negotiation and…
,3:30 PM ET
Panel #7 – Standard Essential Patents & Section 337: Litigating SEPs at the ITC *
For a variety of reasons, in many disputes between standard essential patent holders and standards implementers the first battle is waged at the International Trade Commission (ITC). What actually transpires when litigating SEP cases in the United States at the ITC circa 2023? This session will focus on high-profile cases either recently concluded or currently ongoing at the ITC. Materials Planning…
Hon. Theodore Essex
Joshua Hartman
Evan Langdon
For a variety of reasons, in many disputes between standard essential patent holders and standards implementers the first battle is waged at the International Trade Commission (ITC). What actually transpires when litigating SEP cases in the United States at the ITC circa 2023? This session will focus on high-profile cases either recently concluded or currently ongoing at the ITC. Materials Planning…
,5:00 PM ET
Panel #8 – The Role of Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies *
From computers and smartphones to automobiles and video, societies rely on technology standards for everyday life. Standards define the requirements that make it possible for mobile phones sold in different countries to communicate across the world, for bank cards issued by one bank to be recognized at ATMs around the world, and WiFi enabled devices to wirelessly communicate with one…
Bill Geary
Christian Hannon
Jillian Mertsch
Daniel Weinger
From computers and smartphones to automobiles and video, societies rely on technology standards for everyday life. Standards define the requirements that make it possible for mobile phones sold in different countries to communicate across the world, for bank cards issued by one bank to be recognized at ATMs around the world, and WiFi enabled devices to wirelessly communicate with one…
,6:00 PM ET
Reception
Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
,Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023
9:00 AM ET
10:00 AM ET
Panel #9 – Patent Licensing for the Internet of Things *
Patent licensing and technology transfer are cornerstones of modern economies. But with patent licensing, particularly relating to the licensing of standardized technologies, the disposal of the good (the technology covered by the patents) occurs before the user of the technology pays a licensing fee to the patent owner, and in fact it happens before the user has even agreed to…
Julie Carlson
Paul Ragusa
Matteo Sabattini
Eric Stasik
Patent licensing and technology transfer are cornerstones of modern economies. But with patent licensing, particularly relating to the licensing of standardized technologies, the disposal of the good (the technology covered by the patents) occurs before the user of the technology pays a licensing fee to the patent owner, and in fact it happens before the user has even agreed to…
,11:00 AM ET
11:30 AM ET
Panel #10 – SEP Roundtable Discussion: How Should SSOs, Governments and Courts Create a Better, More Fair System
This roundtable discussion will be the culmination of the Standards, Patents & Competition 2023 program, giving those attending the program the opportunity to openly discuss what, if anything, governments and SSOs can and should do to foster streamlined FRAND agreements between implementers and innovators. The conversation will be moderated by Gene Quinn, President & CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc. Speakers and…
Gene Quinn
This roundtable discussion will be the culmination of the Standards, Patents & Competition 2023 program, giving those attending the program the opportunity to openly discuss what, if anything, governments and SSOs can and should do to foster streamlined FRAND agreements between implementers and innovators. The conversation will be moderated by Gene Quinn, President & CEO of IPWatchdog, Inc. Speakers and…
,1:00 PM ET
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