Justice Dept Shields IEEE's 95 New Tech Standards from Antitrust
Published Date: 10/3/2025
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) just updated its list of technology standards, adding 95 new ones and revising 18 existing ones. This update helps protect IEEE and its members from big legal risks by limiting antitrust lawsuits to actual damages. These changes affect tech companies and innovators working with IEEE standards and took effect in late September 2025.
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