Evidence-Based ResearcH at the Intersection of
Technology, Law, and Policy
At BRELA, we offer research and consulting services, specializing in the empirical analysis of technology standards, patents, litigation, and regulation.
Services
From empirical research to expert testimony, we deliver rigorous, evidence-based analysis for complex technology, IP, and policy questions.
Empirical Research
We conduct empirical work at the intersection of technology standards, intellectual property, regulation, and innovation, turning large technical and legal datasets into clear, decision-relevant insights. Our work often informs strategic and policy decisions and, where appropriate, contributes to broader research outputs.
Expert Testimony on SEP Licensing and FRAND Determinations
We provide expert testimony and analysis on SEP licensing and FRAND determinations.
Data-driven Studies & Consultancy
We combine data-driven studies with client-focused consultancy on standardization strategy, SEP licensing, and patent policy, tailored to the relevant commercial and institutional context.
Deliverables
Our work may result in publications in scholarly journals, policy briefs, and/or presentations to relevant decision makers.
Who we work with
We advise public sector institutions, multinational corporations, law firms, policymakers, and research institutions that value analytical rigor, integrity, and an independent voice.
About us
We combine quantitative expertise with a deep understanding of legal, institutional, and policy frameworks, and we communicate complex findings clearly to expert and non-expert audiences alike.
Objective Research
We produce objective and reliable evidence on complex issues at the interface of economics, technology, law, and policy.
Academic Expertise
Our team consists of researchers with backgrounds in economics, engineering, data science, and physics.
Data-Driven Approach
We create and use large-scale databases on technology standards, standardization activities, patents, regulations, and court cases.
Trusted Partners
Our clients are public sector institutions such as European Commission and European Patent Office. Standards organizations including American National Standards Institute, large corporations, law firms, and other stakeholders.
latest news
Expert evidence in UK FRAND proceedings (Samsung v ZTE)
Mr Justice Meade handed down his judgment in the FRAND dispute Samsung v ZTE at the High Court of England and Wales. BRELA’s Director Dr Justus Baron acted as an expert witness in this case.
Dr. Baron provided written evidence and was cross-examined at trial. In the judgment, Mr Justice Meade noted that his “views were well reasoned and carefully and precisely presented”, further emphasizing that “the evidence of Dr Baron, by far the most relevantly qualified person, was unanswered by any corresponding expert witness“.
BRELA is committed to the standard of independent, methodologically rigorous expert analysis in complex SEP and FRAND matters through its work in economic and legal analytics.
Latest PUblications
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new study titled “Methodologies for FRAND Determination: Evidence from Global Case Law.”
Published by the European Patent Office (EPO) in collaboration with BRELA Research in Economics and Legal Analytics, the study provides a structured examination of how courts across jurisdictions determine fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for standard-essential patent (SEP) licensing.
The research assembles one of the most comprehensive global datasets of judicial FRAND determinations to date and analyses the legal and economic methodologies applied in SEP licensing disputes. The study examines key topics including the frameworks and principles guiding FRAND determinations, the use of comparable licences and top-down approaches, the role of patent and market data in apportionment and portfolio valuation, and areas of convergence and divergence across jurisdictions.
By providing a systematic review of global case law, the study contributes to greater transparency and understanding of SEP licensing practices and FRAND valuation methodologies.
latest Analysis
New analysis: Morocco’s First SEP Judgment
Global Scope
While located in Morocco, BRELA operates globally. Our clients are based in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Based in Morocco
Strategic location bridging Europe, Africa, and the Global South.
Multi-Jurisdictional Expertise
Recognized expertise in standards and patent policy across regions.
Multi-lingual
We work and publish in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.