A particular jurisdiction that has become the centre for SEP/FRAND disputes, perhaps due to its market size and strategic positioning, is India. Coupled with government initiatives such as Make-in-India and Start-up India, the stage is set for reevaluating the SEP/FRAND regime to ensure a level playing field for patent holders and implementers. Therefore, such a patent would not nullify the threats posed by foreign SEP holders. On the other hand, foreign SEP holders would also be more reasonable and confident if negotiations were conducted by a government nodal agency. Way forward: SEP/FRAND policyA policy in the SEP/FRAND space is imperative in India, which would define the roles, responsibilities and guidelines of SEP holders, implementers, SPFs.