Jurors were considering whether a royalty proposed by Ericsson for use of an assortment of patents needed for Apple’s iPhones qualfied as fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory, or FRAND. The deal also gives Ericsson licenses to use Apple 5G patents for its cell towers.
The Ericsson patents at the heart of the licensing dispute must be offered to Apple and other smartphone makers according to FRAND terms by virtue of …
