Timothy D. Syrett, Special Counsel, WilmerHale LLP to Speak at KC’s Antitrust Rules for SEP

NEW YORK - June 24, 2015 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Timothy D. Syrett, Special Counsel, WilmerHale LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues: Latest Trends and Insights in the Antitrust Rules for Standard Essential Patents LIVE Webcast.”  This event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 3:00pm – 5:00pm (ET).

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About Timothy D. Syrett

Timothy Syrett is a Special Counsel at WilmerHale and an experienced antitrust and intellectual property litigator.  He has represented companies in disputes before federal and state courts as well as agencies, including in Part 3 litigation at the Federal Trade Commission and Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission.  Mr. Syrett has particular experience litigating disputes at the intersection of antitrust and intellectual property law, including relating to standard-setting practices in the telecommunications industry.  Mr. Syrett was named a Massachusetts Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in 2013 and 2014.

About WilmerHale LLP

WilmerHale provides legal representation across a comprehensive range of practice areas that are critical to the success of its clients.  The law firm’s leading Intellectual Property, Litigation/Controversy, Regulatory and Government Affairs, Securities, and Corporate and Transactional Departments participate in some of the highest-profile legal and policy matters.  With a staunch commitment to public service, the firm is renowned as a leader in pro bono representation. WilmerHale is 1,000 lawyers strong with 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia.  For more information, please visit www.wilmerhale.com.

Event Synopsis:

In February 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) effectively approved a proposal by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) to update their Standard Essential Patent Policy (SEP). The updates would clarify the rules and practices governing patents declared essential to standards and subject to commitments to license on 'reasonable and non-discriminatory' (RAND) terms. They focus on ensuring that a RAND royalty will be available on reasonable terms; that all implementers are able to license SEPs on RAND terms; forbid SEP holders from seeking injunctions or other exclusionary relief unless RAND royalties are unavailable; and forbid the use of SEPs to extract licenses for those with different standards.

The DOJ’s review letter is an important addition to the guidance that the DOJ and the FTC have provided regarding enforcement policies. The changes will help to reduce the risk of regulation by the DOJ and will provide courts with guidance in resolving cases involving standard-setting activity and SEPs.

In this two hour, LIVE Webcast, a notable panel of leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group will review Antitrust Rules Regarding Standard Essential Patents (SEP) and discuss the implications of the latest changes in the rules.

Key topics include:

Review of developments over the past years
US judicial, agency, and legislative actions
Global developments and activities
FRAND issues

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/