Competitive Risks of Patent Pools vs Licensing Negotiation Groups
I recently wrote about the 2026 Office of the United States Trade Representative Special 301 Report (“Report”) (see, 2026 USTR 301 Report). The Report claimed that Licensing Negotiation Groups (LNGs) are a “concerning development” that could harm competition. Not once, however, did the Report identify the much more concerning development of large patent pools that seek injunctions against implementers. So, let’s take another dive into competition law and the competition la
Marta Beckwith
22 hours ago6 min read
