SEP Verification Explained: The $100 Billion Standards Battle Brands Can’t Ignore


 Standard Essential Patent (SEP) verification impacts every company that builds to or uses technical standards. Brands that neglect this verification expose themselves to costly litigation, unexpected licensing fees, and reputational risk. In Canada and globally, courts, regulators, and patent holders have escalated the enforcement of SEP rights.


Once a patent becomes “standard essential,” implementers lose flexibility. They must either license on FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, Non‑Discriminatory) terms or defend challenges over validity, essentiality, or royalty base. Verification ensures legitimacy, protects innovation, and prevents abusive practices.

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