Observed Signal · Jun 11, 2026 · Patent License Agreement · Source: https://martechseries.com/feed/ · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
InterDigital and Amazon Sign Video Patent License
InterDigital, Inc. announced it has entered into a patent license agreement with Amazon covering Amazon’s services and devices, including Amazon Prime Video. The companies said they have resolved all pending litigation between them and will enter binding arbitration to determine the final terms of the agreement. Julia Mattis, InterDigital’s Chief Licensing Officer, described the deal as a milestone for InterDigital’s expansion into video streaming services licensing and welcomed Amazon’s willingness to work through remaining issues in global arbitration. The announcement identifies InterDigital as a Nasdaq‑listed R&D company focused on wireless, video and AI technologies.
A patent license between a specialist IP licensor (InterDigital) and a major platform (Amazon) resolves ongoing litigation and sets terms affecting video services and devices; relevant to streaming/CTV technology and device vendors but not immediately industry‑shifting.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- InterDigital, Inc. entered into a patent license agreement with Amazon covering Amazon’s services and devices, including Amazon Prime Video.
- The parties agreed to resolve all pending litigation and will enter binding arbitration to determine the final terms of the agreement.
- Julia Mattis, Chief Licensing Officer at InterDigital, commented that the agreement advances InterDigital’s goal to expand into video streaming services licensing.
- InterDigital is described in the release as a Nasdaq‑listed company (Nasdaq: IDCC) focused on wireless, video and AI research and development.
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InterDigital Sues Disney for $101.7M in HDR Patent Dispute
InterDigital has escalated its patent dispute with Disney over HDR technology, filing a lawsuit at the Munich Regional Court seeking €101.7 million in damages. The claim covers Disney Plus's unlicensed use of HDR technology from March 2020 to the initial court ruling in late 2025, affecting users in Germany and 19 other European countries. The dispute began in November 2025 when InterDigital obtained an injunction, leading Disney to remove Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and 3D content, and later, under a UPC ruling in July 2026, to drop 4K UHD and HDR support. In September 2026, another ruling forced the removal of Google Cast functionality in Germany and the Netherlands. Disney has not yet responded, but InterDigital aims for a long-term licensing agreement. Disney had offered premium subscribers a special termination right in August 2026 following the quality downgrades.
Disney Plus Loses Patent Dispute, Cast Feature at Risk
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Düsseldorf has ruled that Disney Plus infringes InterDigital's patent EP 2 080 349, which covers media content synchronization (the 'Cast' function). The injunction affects streaming via the Chrome browser and Disney Plus apps on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS, and is valid in Germany and the Netherlands. Disney can appeal. Previous UPC rulings concerned HEVC video coding patents in 11 EU states, leading Disney to switch to the VP9 codec, which InterDigital now also claims infringes its patents. InterDigital has filed two additional cases over Disney's use of VP9. Disney has not paid any license fees to InterDigital. The ongoing dispute has already removed HDR support and temporarily 4K streaming for Disney Plus premium subscribers in Germany.
Meta and Alibaba Join Access Advance Patent Pool
Access Advance LLC announced on July 6, 2026 that Meta Platforms, Inc. and Alibaba Group have joined its Video Distribution Patent Pool (VDP Pool) as licensees. The release states Meta also joined the HEVC Advance and VVC Advance patent pools. The VDP Pool aims to resolve licensing issues for modern video codecs — including VP9, AV1, HEVC and VVC — across diverse internet video streaming business models. Peter Moller, CEO of Access Advance, called Meta’s participation a milestone for the content distribution business and said Alibaba’s video technology expertise further strengthens the program’s position as a go-to licensing solution for streaming media.
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