| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/12/1448 (21.12.12) |
| Publication Date | 21/12/2012 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission has informed Samsung of its preliminary view that Samsung's seeking of injunctions against Apple in various Member States on the basis of its mobile phone standard-essential patents ("SEPs") amounts to an abuse of a dominant position prohibited by EU antitrust rules. While recourse to injunctions is a possible remedy for patent infringements, such conduct may be abusive where SEPs are concerned and the potential licensee is willing to negotiate a licence on Fair, Reasonable and Non-Discriminatory (so-called "FRAND") terms. The sending of a Statement of Objections does not prejudge the final outcome of the investigation. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-12-1448_en.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Internal Markets |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
