Dave Kappos Authors Article for Law360 on Japan’s “Guide to Licensing Negotiations Involving Standard Essential Patents”

Cravath partner David J. Kappos authored an article entitled “Japan’s Balanced Approach To SEP Licensing,” which was published by Law360 on August 13, 2018. The article discusses the Japan Patent Office’s “Guide to Licensing Negotiations Involving Standard Essential Patents,” which summarizes issues that arise in standard essential patent licensing negotiations with the goal of promoting transparency and resolving disputes, underscoring the importance of having both innovators’ and implementers’ views well‑represented in the guide.