Annual Conference: Competition Law and Standard Essential Patents
The Annual Conference on Competition Law and Standard Essential Patents is organized by the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute (EUI). This event brings together academics, practitioners, officials from National Competition Authorities, and industry representatives to discuss the challenges associated with the extraterritorial enforcement of competition law concerning abuses of Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).
Key topics include determining the conditions under which royalty rates requested by SEP owners can be considered fair and reasonable, and negotiated on non-discriminatory terms. The conference also addresses the limits of extraterritorial enforcement of competition law in cases of SEP abuses, especially considering the global nature of SEPs. Additionally, discussions focus on the role of Standard Setting Organizations in preventing competition law infringements by SEP owners, as highlighted in the European Commission's 2017 Communication on SEPs.
The event features panel discussions and roundtables with experts in the field, providing opportunities for networking and in-depth exploration of SEP-related issues. Notable speakers include academics and officials from various jurisdictions, offering diverse perspectives on the enforcement and regulation of SEPs.
This conference is ideal for legal professionals, policymakers, academics, and industry stakeholders involved in competition law and intellectual property rights. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the complexities of SEP enforcement and the evolving landscape of competition law in this area.
Speakers(4)
Igor Nikolic
Director of IP Policy at Nokia
Igor Nikolic is the Director of IP Policy at Nokia and a former Research Fellow at the Centre for a Digital Society. He specializes in intellectual property rights, competition law, and standard essential patents, and has completed a PhD on SEP licensing at University College London.
Jorge L. Contreras
Professor of Law at University of Utah
Jorge L. Contreras is a Professor of Law at the University of Utah, focusing on the development of technical standards and the dissemination of scientific data. He has authored over 100 scholarly articles and has been quoted in major publications like the NY Times and Wall Street Journal.
Marco Botta
Research Fellow at European University Institute
Marco Botta is a Research Fellow at the European University Institute, specializing in EU competition and State aid law. He has been involved in organizing ENTraNCE for Judges since 2011 and has held positions at the Max Planck Institute for Competition and Innovation in Munich and the University of Vienna.
Niccolò Galli
Research Associate at European University Institute
Niccolò Galli is a Research Associate at the European University Institute and a Contract Professor of IP and Competition Law at the University of Florence. He has a PhD titled 'Patent Aggregation, Innovation and EU Competition Law' and has received awards for his research on intellectual property.
Event Details
- Date
- June 1-2, 2016
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇮🇹 Florence, Italy
- European University Institute (EUI) campus
- Audience
- Legal professionals, policymakers, academics, industry stakeholders