IEEE Adds 57 New Standards and Revises 20 More for Tech Projects
Published Date: 8/13/2025
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Summary
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) just updated its list of technology standards, adding 57 new ones and revising 20 existing ones. This update helps protect companies working together by limiting legal risks under antitrust laws. These changes were officially filed in June 2025 and keep the innovation train rolling without extra legal headaches or costs.
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IEEE Standards Update Lowers Legal Risk
If your company participates in IEEE standards activities, IEEE initiated 57 new standards and revised 20 existing standards and filed notifications on June 24, 2025. Those filings extend the Act's protection that can limit antitrust plaintiffs to recovering only actual damages in specified circumstances, which reduces certain legal exposure for participating organizations.
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