Defining the basis for calculating the license fee for the provision of a SEP patent: A case study from the telecommunications industry

This thesis deals with the issue of determining an appropriate basis for calculating license fees for standard essential patents in the field of telecommunications. It focuses on the FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) principle and examines how it affects licensing relationships between technology companies and car manufacturers. The aim is to contribute to a better understanding of the impact of standard essential patents and the FRAND principle on the development of digitization, innovation, and competitiveness at the global market level. The aim is to contribute to a better understanding of the impact of standard essential patents and the FRAND principle on the development of digitization, innovation, and competitiveness at the global market level. The main case studied is the lawsuit between Nokia and Daimler, in which Telematic Control Units played a key role as a technical solution enabling vehicle connectivity. The thesis also examines methods of determining license fees and evaluates the economic viability of the proposed licenses in the context of the automotive industry.