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USPTO launches SEP working group

By Nick Robertson ( December 30, 2025, 20:05 GMT | Insight) -- The US Patent and Trademark Office on Monday announced the formation of a standard-essential patent (SEP) working group. The move follows recent statements of interest from office leadership favoring stronger injunctive relief for US companies in SEP cases as the US ramps up efforts to lead global 6G wireless standards development.The US Patent and Trademark Office announced the formation of a new working group Monday to “restore remedies” for standard-essential patent (SEP) owners in the US and encourage participation and transparency in standard-setting....

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