FRAND Interim Licenses in Standard Essential Patents Disputes

This short paper examines the rise of FRAND interim licenses in standard essential patent (“SEP”) disputes, particularly within the context of 4G/5G technologies. It highlights the ambiguity in determining fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (“FRAND”) terms, leading to frequent litigation. Recent UK case law, especially Panasonic v. Xiaomi, Nokia v. Amazon, and Lenovo v. Ericsson, has established a trend of courts ordering interim licenses to ensure good-faith negotiation. This note