Ex ante gears up to crack down on patent offenders -- and eliminate trips to the courtroom

By	Sharon Schnakenburg OpenSystems Publishing

In the world of embedded technology, of course, Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) have their own version of open – open standards. But how open are they really? While open standards were created to promote competition, innovation, and ultimately benefit consumers, allegations of deceptive, disruptive, or unethical patent practices have been getting in the way: Techniques such as “straw man” patents, patent gaming, patent ambushes, and a multitude of other creative IP misconduct have plagued the high-tech industry for decades, resulting in costly standards redesigns, holdups, and even courtroom battles.

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