Face Nokia, Criticism from Ericsson and other patent holders, Eu lawmakers recently approved draft rules governing patents on key technologies for telecommunications equipment and connected cars.

The European Commission last year 4 The draft rules proposed in October aim to end the use of telecommunications equipment, Cell phone, computer, Costly and lengthy litigation over patents for connected car and smart device technology.

now, The European Parliament will have to work out the details of the proposed rules with EU states, Then we can make it into law.

Nokia, Companies such as Ericsson and Siemens are 2024 years 1 The European Patent Office was highlighted in a letter sent to EU lawmakers in October (EPO) , European Telecommunications Standardization Association, the standard-setting body (ETSI) And other agencies' concerns about the draft rules.

Nokia, Ericsson and Qualcomm are members of the European Intellectual Property Organization, a lobby group (IP Europe) Reiterates its opposition to the draft rules.

The group's managing director, Patrick．McCutchen (Patrick McCutcheon) Said before lawmakers voted: "The beneficiaries will not, as claimed, be small and medium-sized enterprises, It's a big tech company. "

He also pointed out: "In addition, This will reduce the incentive to contribute to open standards, Led to the re-emergence of closed standards, Slow down innovation, Making the EU less competitive, Technology leadership and strategic autonomy. "

Members include BMW, Volkswagen, The car manufacturer Strangis, Tesla, Toyota, Apple, The Fair Standards Alliance, which includes Google and Amazon (Fair Standards Alliance) And expressed support for the lawmakers' vote.

The alliance's secretary general, Evelina．Courgonet (Evelina Kurgonaite) expression, This vote "To make European companies less fair, Reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions permit standard basic technology a step closer——however, unfortunately, The current reality is far from that" . (Be compiled from www. usnews. com)

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