What evidence does HMD cite about royalty rates exceeding averages?

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HMD Alleges VoiceAge EVS Royalty Rates Exceed Global Averages

HMD Global Oy, the exclusive licensee for Nokia-branded smartphones, has presented evidence to EU antitrust regulators suggesting that VoiceAge EVS’s stated royalty rates surpass those typically collected by larger licensors. HMD contends that these demands breach voluntary FRAND (fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory) licensing commitments, causing harm to both HMD and consumers.
Programmatic Royalty Rates Cited as Excessive

HMD Global specifically points to the programmatic royalty rates published on VoiceAge EVS’s website. According to HMD, these rates are significantly higher than the average royalty rates actually collected globally by nearly all much larger licensors when considering the average sales price of HMD smartphones. This forms a core part of HMD's complaint regarding the alleged overpricing of patent licenses.
Breach of FRAND Commitments Alleged

Beyond the specific rate figures, HMD asserts that VoiceAge EVS's overall conduct and demands violate the voluntary FRAND licensing commitments that VoiceAge EVS is bound by. These commitments are intended to ensure that essential patent licenses are made available on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms. HMD argues that VoiceAge EVS's actions demonstrate a departure from these principles.
Harm to HMD and Consumers Claimed

The alleged excessive royalty demands and breach of FRAND commitments are cited by HMD as causing continued harm. This harm is stated to affect not only HMD Global as a licensee but also, more broadly, consumers who may face higher prices or reduced product availability due to these patent disputes. The complaint seeks intervention from EU authorities to address these practices.

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