| Dokumendiregister | Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium |
| Viit | 6-2/2031-1 |
| Registreeritud | 22.05.2025 |
| Sünkroonitud | 23.05.2025 |
| Liik | Sissetulev kiri |
| Funktsioon | 6 Rahvusvahelise koostöö korraldamine |
| Sari | 6-2 Rahvusvahelise koostöö korraldamise kirjavahetus |
| Toimik | 6-2/2025 |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | Avalik |
| Juurdepääsupiirang | |
| Adressaat | FTI |
| Saabumis/saatmisviis | FTI |
| Vastutaja | Silver Tammik (Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium, Kantsleri valdkond, Strateegia ja teenuste juhtimise valdkond, EL ja rahvusvahelise koostöö osakond) |
| Originaal | Ava uues aknas |
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Dear Ms. Tanoder,
Thank you for our conversation just now.
As noted, we are reaching out on behalf of several industrial sectors, including smart meters, road transport infrastructure, medical devices, and healthcare services, to express our deep concern over the decision by the European Commission to potentially withdraw the SEP Regulation from its 2025 Work Programme.
The proposed withdrawal would undermine efforts to establish a transparent, efficient, and predictable SEP licensing framework — one that is essential not only for the automotive sector, but for all industries adopting connectivity standards including 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and emerging IoT technologies. This is a significant issue for European SMEs, as they were counting on this regulation to ensure fairer licensing practices.
We therefore would like to kindly request that you convey your opposition to the withdrawal to the European Commission during the next meeting of the Competitiveness Council on 22 May.
We are sharing the attached letter, now updated to include additional signatures from a diverse group of companies and associations. We remain at your disposal for any further discussions.
Kindest regards,
Valeria
Valeria Sironi
Strategic Communications
FTI Consulting
+32 478795413 M | +39 3315912273 M
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20 May 2025
To the attention of: Ministers responsible for Industry and the Internal Market EU Member States Competitiveness Council
Subject: SEP Regulation – Support for Continued Progress Toward a Fair and Predictable Licensing Framework
Dear Ministers,
Ahead of the Competitiveness Council meeting on 22 May, the undersigned companies— representing sectors including smart meters, road transport infrastructure, medical devices, and healthcare services—wish to express our concerns regarding the European Commission’s intention to withdraw the proposed Regulation on Standard Essential Patents (SEP Regulation).
Withdrawing the SEP Regulation would be a mistake. The concerns of our sectors — and other industries adopting connectivity standards — have not been adequately heard in the recent debate.
Some opponents of the SEP Regulation, representing a narrow set of interests, have sought to portray it as only benefiting the automotive sector. We wish to stress that SEP licensing challenges affect a wide array of sectors, including ours. Any industry adopting standardised technologies such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, or future IoT standards depends on a transparent, efficient, and predictable licensing framework.
Today’s SEP licensing system is fragmented and opaque. It creates legal uncertainty, increases litigation risks, and imposes high financial burdens that undermine our ability to innovate and remain globally competitive. Without reform, this status quo will continue to deter innovation and investment in Europe.
Withdrawing the SEP Regulation now would not only delay urgently needed reform but also run counter to the EU’s broader industrial policy objectives. A level playing field in SEP licensing is essential to ensuring that European businesses can grow, compete globally, and deliver value to consumers.
We respectfully urge the Council to continue its discussions and oppose the Commission’s intention to withdraw the SEP Regulation. Our industries need a solution now — prolonged inaction will have long-term negative consequences.
We thank you for considering our views and remain at your disposal should you wish to discuss how the SEP Regulation can support European industry.
Sincerely,
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20 May 2025
To the attention of: Ministers responsible for Industry and the Internal Market EU Member States Competitiveness Council
Subject: SEP Regulation – Support for Continued Progress Toward a Fair and Predictable Licensing Framework
Dear Ministers,
Ahead of the Competitiveness Council meeting on 22 May, the undersigned companies— representing sectors including smart meters, road transport infrastructure, medical devices, and healthcare services—wish to express our concerns regarding the European Commission’s intention to withdraw the proposed Regulation on Standard Essential Patents (SEP Regulation).
Withdrawing the SEP Regulation would be a mistake. The concerns of our sectors — and other industries adopting connectivity standards — have not been adequately heard in the recent debate.
Some opponents of the SEP Regulation, representing a narrow set of interests, have sought to portray it as only benefiting the automotive sector. We wish to stress that SEP licensing challenges affect a wide array of sectors, including ours. Any industry adopting standardised technologies such as 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, or future IoT standards depends on a transparent, efficient, and predictable licensing framework.
Today’s SEP licensing system is fragmented and opaque. It creates legal uncertainty, increases litigation risks, and imposes high financial burdens that undermine our ability to innovate and remain globally competitive. Without reform, this status quo will continue to deter innovation and investment in Europe.
Withdrawing the SEP Regulation now would not only delay urgently needed reform but also run counter to the EU’s broader industrial policy objectives. A level playing field in SEP licensing is essential to ensuring that European businesses can grow, compete globally, and deliver value to consumers.
We respectfully urge the Council to continue its discussions and oppose the Commission’s intention to withdraw the SEP Regulation. Our industries need a solution now — prolonged inaction will have long-term negative consequences.
We thank you for considering our views and remain at your disposal should you wish to discuss how the SEP Regulation can support European industry.
Sincerely,
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