Patents And Standardization: How To Avoid 10 Common Pitfalls For The Unwary

If your company is involved in research, design and development of new technology, chances are a standards setting organization (SSO) is discussing the potential standardization of such technology. There are clear benefits to participation in an SSO – keeping abreast of industry developments, targeting product development toward standard compliant products, steering research and intellectual property protection into potential areas of future standardization and directing the standardization efforts toward your strengths. However, participation comes with risks. Here are 10 ways to avoid patent and licensing pitfalls that can catch the unwary off-guard: