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Balancing Vigilance: Navigating the Competition Policy Crossroads in Standard Essential Patents (SEPs)

BY | November 19, 2025

This article critically assesses the fundamental policy and legal challenges surrounding Standard Essential Patents in the context of European competition law. It argues that SEPs are a distinct entity, demanding...

This article critically assesses the fundamental policy and legal challenges surrounding Standard Essential Patents in the context of European competition law. It argues that SEPs are a distinct entity, demanding a balanced approach that imposes mutual duties on both the SEP holder and the implementer. The analysis highlights the dangers of regulatory bias, categorized as Type I errors (over-prohibition of procompetitive activity) and Type II errors (under-regulation of anticompetitive behavior)

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