With the rapid development of 5G, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, standard-essential patents (SEPs) have become increasingly critical to global industrial competitiveness. To help domestic industries deepen their understanding of SEP-related issues and stay abreast of policy trends and patent strategies in major markets, TIPO has launched a new online platform dedicated to standard-essential patents.

The platform provides content across six themes: What SEPs are; SEPs and standards-setting organizations; SEP licensing; SEP-related disputes and litigation; Global developments in SEPs; and Additional reference materials.

By offering a structured knowledge framework and curated information, the platform consolidates intellectual property policies from international standards bodies such as ETSI, ITU, and IEEE, and irregularly publishes updates on global SEP developments to help companies track international trends.

The platform is intended to strengthen Taiwan’s overall capacity to navigate SEP issues and to reinforce the connection between technical standards and intellectual property strategies. TIPO will continue expanding the platform’s content to help Taiwanese companies build more resilient IP portfolios amid intensifying global standards competition.

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