We’re proud to present this special March issue, which includes two unique articles. The first, a presentation on how standard setting organizations can help the standard essential patents licensing problem, is co-authored by three very distinguished economists: Kai-Uwe Kühn, Chief Economist, DG Competition, European Commission; Fiona Scott Morton, former Chief Economist, Antitrust Division, US Department of Justice (2011-12); and Howard Shelanski, Director, Bureau of Economics, Federal Trade Commission.
And second, we’re honored to present the first public comments from the newest Federal Trade Commissioner, Joshua Wright. Josh recently spoke in China on the concept of “evidence-based” antitrust enforcement, the importance of its application to the technology sector, and some recent experiences involving the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement efforts in high-tech markets.
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SEPs and Evidence-Based Antitrust Enforcement
Standard Setting Organizations Can Help Solve the Standard Essential Patents Licensing Problem
Intellectual property policies of standard setting organizations could play a special role by setting up intellectual property rights policies that could limit hold-up more effectively. Kai-Uwe Kühn, Fiona Scott Morton, & Howard Shelanski
Evidence-Based Antitrust Enforcement in the Technology Sector
It is especially critical to remain faithful to evidence-based principles when contemplating enforcement in high-tech markets where the stakes are highest for consumers and errors can dampen economic growth. Joshua D. Wright
