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technology11 days ago•7 min saved

Dolby presses Snap over AV1 patents, challenging the codec’s royalty-free pledge

Dolby filed a Delaware lawsuit against Snapchat accusing Snap of infringing several Dolby patents tied to AV1/HEVC video tech, arguing that AV1’s royalty-free promise is not guaranteed and seeking a jury trial, FRAND licensing clarity, and an injunction. The case, alongside other AV1/IP actions (including InterDigital), tests whether AV1 truly carries no licensing obligations and could shape the adoption and licensing dynamics of the codec.

via Ars Technica|

#av1 #dolby #frand

technology1 month ago•19 min saved

Germany Blocks Direct ASUS and Acer PC Sales Over Nokia Video-Codec Patents

A Munich Regional Court ruled that ASUS and Acer cannot directly sell PCs in Germany due to Nokia’s patent claims on HEVC/H.265 video encoding, ordering removal of their German online listings and allowing sales only via other OEMs or existing stock. The injunction focuses on the OEMs’ sales channels rather than retailers and hinges on licensing compliance under FRAND rules; the duration of the ban is not yet determined and may be revisited in follow-up court action.

via TechPowerUp|

#acer #asus #frand