Global FRAND Litigation Intensifies Amid Jurisdictional Clashes and Policy Shifts in Early 2026
Courts in the US, UK, Germany, and UPC assert authority over SEP disputes as policymakers and agencies weigh in on licensing and antitrust concerns.
The first quarter of 2026 has seen a surge in significant developments in the global landscape of fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) litigation. Courts across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) have issued a series of rulings reinforcing their jurisdiction over…