Standard Development Organizations And IPR Policies: Their Role In Realizing Future Technologies

By Bardo Schettini Gherardini & Spiro Dhapi

In the growing digitalized economy, interconnected devices in all sectors need technology standards to operate. As standards are drivers for innovation, when they embed proprietary technology, notably Standard Essential patents (“SEPs”), their widespread use may be seen as an opportunity, but also may raise concerns. Hence, an increasing number of economic players with opposing IP interests are involved in the work of the Standard Development