Canada: SEPs and FRAND – litigation, policy and latest developments - IAM

Summary

The article discusses the legal treatment of standards-essential patents (SEPs) in Canada, highlighting the lack of distinction between SEPs and other patents under Canadian law. It addresses patent infringement remedies, policy frameworks, and the absence of significant case law on SEPs. Qualcomm is indirectly related as an example of a company involved in SEP litigation under patent laws. The tags capture relevant themes such as patent law, reasonable licensing, and jurisdictional differences between Canada and the United States.