InterDigital has secured another court victory against The Walt Disney Company, with Germany's Munich Regional Court issuing an injunction over alleged infringement of HEVC video compression technology patents. The ruling marks the fifth injunction InterDigital has obtained against Disney across multiple jurisdictions, building on previous legal victories concerning video compression and HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology used in Disney's streaming and media products.
The series of injunctions reflects an escalating intellectual property dispute between the two companies. InterDigital, a major patent holder in digital technologies, has pursued enforcement action across several European and international courts, with each ruling supporting its claims that Disney's products utilize patented technology without appropriate licensing agreements.
Following the latest decision, InterDigital's legal leadership indicated that the company views the accumulated court rulings as evidence supporting a comprehensive licensing agreement. The injunctions could potentially impact Disney's ability to distribute certain video content in affected jurisdictions unless the companies reach a settlement or Disney modifies its technology implementation.