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Licensing Terms for IoT Standard-Setting

Published:2021 Issue: Volume: Page:845-858
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Container-title:Research Anthology on Developing and Optimizing 5G Networks and the Impact on Society
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Author:

Heckman Matt¹

Affiliation:

1. Zuyd University of Applied Science, The Netherlands & Maastricht University, The Netherlands

Abstract

The development of 5G and IoT standards requires an active participation of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs). These SMEs do not always have the resources and expertise to participate in the work of standard development organizations (SDOs). The valuation of the patents in standards can be based on “license for all” or “end-user” concepts. A specific choice for use-based licensing terms by an SDO might drive SMEs more towards standard-setting in consortia. The chapter will discuss the competition law aspects of both licensing concepts for SMEs and the recent communication in this field by the EU Commission.

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IGI Global

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