Ruud Peters on Licensing and Patent Pools

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Ruud Peters on Licensing and Patent Pools

What can the history of CD, DVD and Blu-ray teach us about the future of technology licensing? 
 
Ruud Peters was there as Philips helped develop some of the licensing models and patent pools that shaped an era of consumer technology. 

In this conversation, he explains why successful licensing is about much more than collecting royalties, how Philips proved the financial value of its licensing arrangements, and why increasingly complex products led him to develop what he calls a “pool of pools.” 

With modern products combining ever more standards, Ruud believes licensing models will need to evolve again. 

If you work with standards, SEPs, licensing or patent pools, don’t miss this first-hand perspective on where these models came from and where they may be heading next. 

Holger Zimmer, Global Director Strategic Communications and Partnerships
Ruud Peters, Co-Director, CIP, University of Gothenburg, and former Head of IP at Philips

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