Standard-essential patent (SEP) redaction is the removal of personal data from a licensing file. It supports GDPR Recital 26 when you share the terms alone. anonym.plus runs offline and keeps the FRAND rate and scope detail intact.
When this applies
An SEP file names the licensor, licensee, and negotiators. To share the FRAND terms for review, hide those personal details first.
How anonym.plus handles it
- Load the file into anonym.plus on your device.
- The tool finds party names, negotiators, and contacts.
- FRAND rates, scope, and standard refs stay in place.
- Swap or black out the confirmed IDs.
- Save the clean copy on your device.
What you need to provide
- The file (PDF, DOCX, or scan).
- An operator; Replace keeps the terms readable.
- Optional party map for [LICENSOR] / [LICENSEE] labels.
PII entity types detected
| Category | anonym.plus entity type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Names | PERSON | Negotiator L. Weber → [NEGOTIATOR] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | Licensee Acme → [LICENSEE] |
| Org | ORGANIZATION | Licensor Beta SA → [LICENSOR] |
| Reference | PATENT_NUMBER | SEP US 9,118 → [PATENT_NO] |
| Contact | EMAIL_ADDRESS | sep@example.com → [EMAIL] |
| Dates | DATE_TIME | offer 03/2026 → [DATE] |
Compliance achieved
- Supports GDPR Recital 26 when shared terms hold no personal data.
- Catches negotiator names and contacts in the file.
- Runs offline — no cloud exposure of FRAND terms.
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Limitations & cautions
Declared SEPs and their standards are often public, so a patent number can re-link a sample to named parties. Swap the IDs too for a blinded copy. A unique rate tied to a known deal can also hint at the licensee.
Frequently asked questions
Can I keep the FRAND rate?
Yes. Rates, scope, and standard references stay. Only personal IDs change. Swap a unique rate only if it could re-link the deal.
Are negotiator names removed?
Yes. Named negotiators and their contacts are flagged as personal data and swapped.
Does this work on a scanned file?
Yes. Local OCR reads scanned pages, so IDs in image files are caught.