We are pleased to share the first episode in our Intellectual Property Podcast series of interviews, discussions and thought pieces from our leading global IP practice.
Episode 1: An introduction to FRAND - presented by Rachel Montagnon and David Webb.
The UK Supreme Court is soon expected to hand down its judgment in the appeals of Unwired Planet v Huawei and ZTE v Conversant, concerning FRAND, which were heard together. In advance of the decision itself, this podcast provides a reminder of what FRAND is all about (fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms required in the licensing of standard essential patents) and what issues are before the Court, as well as some background to the individual disputes.
We will provide updates on our blog and publish a further podcast once the Supreme Court has given its judgment.
https://soundcloud.com/herbert-smith-freehills/intellectual-property-podcast-ep1-frand
Coming up in our Intellectual Property Podcast series...
Episode 2: 'Plausibility' in patent law
Andrew Wells (winner of the AIPPI UK prize for the best contribution to the 2019 patents study question, on plausibility) discusses:
- The concept of 'plausibility' in patent law
- The EPO approach to inventive step and plausibility
- How plausibility arises in insufficiency arguments
- The approach of the English courts
- The future for the concept of plausibility in patent law
- Practical implications for innovators and patentees
Episode 3: Architects' copyright
Rachel Montagnon and Joanna Silver discuss the problems associated with the use of architects' designs where specific permissions are not in place, and the impact on development projects, including:
- What sort of works attract copyright?
- How could these copyright works be infringed?
- Who owns copyright in architects' designs?
- What licences can be implied if no agreement is in place?
- Termination of engagement and insolvency situations
- Escrow and collateral warranties
- Moral rights
- What relief can architects claim?
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