The European Parliament voted on Wednesday (24 April) to update the EU’s plans for its core transport networks, aiming to boost freight transport by train by setting higher technical standards for core rail routes.
The battle to lead the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), one of the most influential organisations in setting the technical standards for key global technologies, has entered a decisive phase amid continued tension with the EU exe…
Anticompetitive tech licensing tactics create a ‘David and Goliath’ power imbalance in the world of standard-essential patents — but the proposed SEP Regulation can benefit EU economy, innovation and SMEs.
A plea for EU Commissioners to support proposed regulation on licensing of standard essential patents.
ETSI, one of Europe’s standardisation organisations, has just elected the representative of an American company to chair its main decision-making body – despite the European Commission’s ‘digital sovereignty’ push.
The European Parliament and Member States can still prevent an unnecessary own goal in a high-stakes game over standard-essential patents.
This week marks a pivotal moment for global AI rulemaking. But officials aren’t above taking potshots at rival plans.
The first less controversial parts of the EU’s landmark AI law have already been cleared at the technical level, whilst the provisions to promote innovation and the obligation for a fundamental rights impact assessment might follow suit.
