Lenovo Wins Appeal in Uk Fight with Ericsson over Interim Patent Licence
Lenovo has won an appeal in Britain in its attempt to get an interim licence to use Ericsson's patents, the latest ruling in the companies' global licensing dispute. English courts have recently permitted parties to pursue short-term patent licences pending trial, including in Amazon's dispute with Nokia. Lenovo sued Ericsson at London's High Court in 2023, one of a number of cases brought by one or other of the two companies around the world over 4G and 5G wireless technology.
- The outcome of this ruling may have significant implications for the global telecom industry, where patent licensing disputes are becoming increasingly common, and could set a precedent for future cases involving FRAND licensing.
- How will the increasing reliance on short-term interim licences impact the traditional model of patent licensing in the tech sector, and what are the potential long-term consequences for companies involved?