Written question – Concerns over a potential withdrawal of the proposal for a standard essential patents (SEP) regulation: protecting transparency and fair licensing – E-002302/2025

Question for written answer  E-002302/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Lukas Mandl (PPE)

Following the announcement of the possible withdrawal of the SEP regulation proposal, concerns persist over opaque licensing costs for certain technologies. To ensure fair access, transparency and cost efficiency, I would like to ask the Commission the following questions:

• 1.How does the Commission intend to ensure licensing under fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory conditions if the proposal is withdrawn?
• 2.Does it share my belief that technologies should be licensed individually and not bundled with other technologies for maximum flexibility, transparency and competition?
• 3.How does it intend to ensure transparency concerning patent ownership and essentiality across relevant sectors?

Submitted: 6.6.2025