The Satellite-UHDTV Patent License is a single package license (in the form of a patent pool) which offers, on fair and reasonable terms, multiple essential patents held by multiple parties in relation to UHDTV satellite broadcasting. This will promote the prevalence of UHDTV satellite broadcasting and contribute to the convenience of prospective licensees. ULDAGE Inc. is authorized to perform as administrator of the Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent License.
The Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent License provides license under patents essential to the realization of function and utility prescribed in the ultra high definition television satellite broadcasting (UHDTV) standards (“Satellite-UHDTV Standards”), and which are identified on our web site(“Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent Portfolio”). The Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent Portfolio is updated each quarter.
Please click the page regarding Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent License Patent Holders. The Satellite-UHDTV Patent Holders are updated each quarter.
It cannot be guaranteed that the Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent License includes all essential patents. ULDAGE Inc. endeavors to be able to offer as many essential patents as possible.
The Japan Intellectual Property Arbitration Center ("JIPAC") is an independent third party evaluating which patents are essential for the Satellite-UHDTV Standards. Any party who believes it holds patents that are essential for the Satellite-UHDTV Standards is invited to submit them to the JIPAC for evaluation. If any party is interested and needs further information, please go to the website of the JIPAC.
Even if a new patent is added or a new patent holder participates, there are no changes in the license terms for the current contract period, including the terms regarding the royalty rate.
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Which patent(s) to use among the patents included in the Essential Patent Portfolio is up to the licensee. The Satellite-UHDTV Patent Holders have the right to grant a license individually and independently of the Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent License. A party which whishes to obtain a license for only a part of the Essential Patent Portfolio may conduct separate negotiations and obtain such license from the Satellite-UHDTV Patent Holder holding the relevant Essential Patent(s).
The Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent License shall take effect retroactively on the first date of the quarterly period that includes the date of agreement execution (the three-month period that begins on either January 1, April 1, July 1, or October 1), and shall remain in force until June 30, 2027. The Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent License shall be automatically renewed for every five years unless otherwise notified six months prior to the expiration date.
Yes. If a product is also covered by the ARIB Essential Patent License, then it is necessary to receive the ARIB Essential Patent License, in addition to the Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent License. Furthermore, there is a maximum cap on the total royalty amount to be paid pursuant to these two licenses. Please see the Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent License page for details.
Yes. Company A needs to receive a license.
(It is noted that, with regard to the product for which Company A has obtained the license and paid the royalty, neither ULDAGE nor the relevant Patent Holder will enforce their rights even if the patent corresponding to the relevant Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent is in effect in the country where such product has been manufactured.)
Yes. Royalties are to be paid regarding products made or sold for the period on or after April 1, 2015, as previous royalties.
ULDAGE Inc. is licensed to grant a sublicense from each Satellite-UHDTV Patent Holder and holds the legal right to grant a nonexclusive license to parties who seek a license for patents in the Satellite-UHDTV Essential Patent Portfolio.
The license is guaranteed during the contract period.
It may constitute an infringement on the patent right, but each case is to be individually determined by the Satellite-UHDTV Patent Holders.
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