Samsung in hot water with EU over 3G FRAND patent lawsuits

Samsung has officially landed itself in hot water with the European Commission, which is formally investigating its use of FRAND-encumbered, "standards essential" patents on 3G wireless technology against Apple.

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http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2012/01/eu-launches-official-investigation-into-samsungs-3g-frand-patent-lawsuits.ars