On 28 September 2026, the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court (PMAC) launched a public consultation on a discussion document preparatory to the drafting of the future guidelines for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in FRAND licensing matters. This public consultation represents the preparatory phase for finalizing the guidelines, which are expected in the course of 2027. The future guidelines will provide a flexible, non-binding framework of practical recommendations for managing FRAND disputes through ADR mechanisms such as mediation, arbitration, expert determination or hybrid procedures.
In light of LES Italia’s consistent participation in previous PMAC consultations and the importance of this initiative, the Executive Committee of LES Italia decided to contribute to the consultation by preparing a dedicated position paper, submitted on 28 October 2026.
Our counsel, Lorenzo Gyulai, played an active role in the activities of the dedicated working group, contributing his own expertise alongside the firm’s experience in FRAND licence management and patent protection.
Lorenzo will continue to follow the process leading up to the adoption of the final guidelines.
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