Samsung Electronics, charged with violating EU antitrust law...

Samsung Electronics, charged with violating EU antitrust law by misusing standard essential patents (SEPs) is “pleased to have reached an amicable settlement with the European Commission,” it said Wednesday. The deal “implies no wrongdoing” by the company and ends the competition investigation, it said. Samsung believes the agreement will reduce uncertainties and give the industry more clarity, it said. The settlement also shows the company’s “commitment to finding solutions which balance the interests of both [intellectual property] licensors and licensees,” it said. The EC cited Samsung and Motorola Mobility for using SEP-based injunctions to gain more advantageous licensing terms that could harm consumers and innovation (CD April 30 p22).