AIPLA Comments on the UK IPO’s Standards Essential Patents Consultation
Written October 9, 2025
Arlington, VA. October 7, 2025 – The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) submitted comments to the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) regarding its Standards Essential Patents (SEP) Consultation published in July 2025. AIPLA expressed support for the UK IPO’s goal of improving predictability and efficiency in SEP licensing but emphasized the need for a balanced approach that protects both SEP holders and implementers.
In its submission, AIPLA recommended that the UK IPO publish more transparent evidence and data underlying the consultation, reassess the role of essentiality checks, and evaluate the proportional impact of proposed measures such as the Rate Determination Track. AIPLA also encouraged exploring voluntary and flexible mediation mechanisms as a more efficient and less burdensome alternative to new regulatory structures. AIPLA reaffirmed its belief that any SEP framework should promote innovation, ensure fairness among stakeholders, and avoid unnecessary administrative or financial burdens on patent owners and small businesses alike.
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