Enforcing SEPs In Key Southeast Asian Markets

While the EU, UK, India, China, the US and, to some extent, Brazil remain key battlegrounds for enforcing standard essential patents, SEP holders are increasingly incentivised to explore new jurisdictions to strengthen their positions in global licensing negotiations.

When selecting additional countries for enforcement, market size and the predictability of the Legal system are primary considerations. Southeast Asian countries, with their large markets and improving legal frameworks, are emerging as attractive destinations for SEP enforcement.

Southeast Asia represents one of the fastest-growing markets globally, with a combined population exceeding 670 million. For SEP holders, the key SE Asia markets of Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand are not only important jurisdictions for patent enforcement but also critical leverage points in global FRAND rate negotiations.