Technical standards are industry norms that enable interoperability, promote safety, and create economies of scale. While technical standards are intended to be implemented on a wide scale in the mass consumer market, many standardized technologies are protected by patents (known as standard essential patents or SEPs). With standardization poised to dramatically impact the battery and electric vehicle (EV) charging industries, stakeholders must carefully balance the rights of patent owners against the needs of the industry.
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