Critique of the US$502 million Optis v Apple judgment from the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, and the impact on FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) jurisprudence

The InventionSession Podcast by ByteLaw® · May 3, 2025 · 12m

This ByteLaw® analysis examines the AppleOptis judgment from the Court of Appeal of England and Wales, which significantly impacted FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) jurisprudence. The case involved a dispute over global SEP license terms between Optis, a patent holder, and Apple, a device manufacturer. The Court of Appeal overturned key aspects of the High Court's initial ruling, emphasizing the importance of comparable licenses and establishing a FRAND royalty rate of $0.15 per unit. However, the analysis also critiques the judgment's methodology, citing concerns about the…