Standard Essential Patents in China

This seminar addresses the challenges that SEP licensing currently faces between EU and China. In the wave of technology developments, Chinese courts have been more proactive in handling SEP-related disputes. The judicial approach in handling SEP litigations by Chinese courts should be closely monitored and multiple legal issues are discussed in rulings from the Chinese courts. Also a debate on whether courts have the authority to decide global rates is attracting attention.

13.00 – 13.05 Opening words
Counsel Vilhelm Schröder, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

13.05 – 13.35 SEP/FRAND disputes in China
Professor Jin Haijun, Renmin Law School

13.35 – 14.05  UK perspective on resolution of FRAND disputes
Partner Richard Vary, Bird & Bird

14.05 – 14.35 European Commission perspectives on SEPs, FRAND and Anti-Suit Injunctions
Ruben Schellingerhout, European Commission 

14.35 – 14.50 Break

14.50 – 15.10 SEPs and FRAND – globally and in China – licensing perspectives
Executive Vice President Eeva Hakoranta, InterDigital Inc.

15.10 – 16.00 Discussion
Counsel Vilhelm Schröder, Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

16.00 Closing