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InterDigital Secures Second UPC Injunction Against Disney Over HEVC Encoding

Jul 23, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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EU-wide injunctions validate IDCC’s IP and could accelerate licensing negotiations or settlements with Disney, improving revenue visibility in the near term. However, Disney can appeal, which introduces execution risk and uncertainty on the magnitude and timing of realized cash flows.

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InterDigital announced a second Unified Patent Court injunction against Disney, covering 11 EU countries and validating a patent on HEVC encoding. Disney can appeal the decision. The development strengthens InterDigital’s European licensing position and could accelerate royalty negotiations or settlements, signaling near-term revenue visibility for IDCC.

  • InterDigital wins UPC injunction against Disney across 11 EU countries for HEVC encoding.
  • Second UPC HEVC injunction; Disney can appeal the Düsseldorf ruling.
  • Other Germany and Brazil rulings target HDR, overlaying streams, and HEVC/AVC tech.
  • Disney’s licensing posture and potential settlements may boost IDCC revenue visibility.

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