Competition and Antitrust Enforcement Against Standard Essential Patent in Asia: Introduction and Overview.

In recent years, competition and antitrust enforcement against standard essential patents (SEPs) in Asia has drawn the world's attention by prominent investigations as well as high-profile cases. While the legal systems of the U.S. and EU are relatively more mature and sound, Asian countries are rapidly improving. Four fast-growing Asian countries--China, Japan, Korea, and India--have focused on this area, albeit with different points of emphasis, which are reflected in their legislation, judiciaries, and enforcement practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]