China’s Antitrust Regulation on Abuse of SEPs in the Auto Sector: Development and Trend of Legal Basis and Practice

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the legal and regulatory developments in China concerning the abuse of Standard Essential Patents (“SEPs”) in the automotive industry. It outlines the emergence of SEP abuse from the telecommunications to the automotive sector, particularly with the advent of connected vehicle technology and the complex automotive supply chain. The article discusses the current legal framework in China, including several Antitrust Guidelines and the Provisions on