The High Court asked Lava to pay Rs 244 crore in damages along with 5% interest to Ericsson for infringing on the latter’s 2G and 3G patents. The court held that seven out of the eight standard essential patents (SEPs) over which Ericsson claimed ownership were valid. SEPs are patents that are deemed essential for the implementation of a particular industry standard, especially in telecommunication electronics or other technology sectors.
