InterDigital wins decision from UK Court of Appeal in Lenovo dispute

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On January 19, 2023, InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC) secured a significant legal victory against Lenovo in the UK Court of Appeal. The court upheld a previous ruling confirming that Lenovo infringes on a valid and essential InterDigital cellular patent. This patent is critical to the 4G LTE standard, as established by the UK High Court in July 2021. A separate trial is forthcoming to determine fair licensing terms for InterDigital’s patent portfolio. Chief Legal Officer Josh Schmidt emphasized the importance of this ruling, highlighting the strength and quality of InterDigital's innovation and patent holdings.

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• UK Court of Appeal confirmed Lenovo's infringement of InterDigital's essential patent.
• Previous ruling affirmed the validity of the patent related to 4G LTE.
• Strengthens InterDigital's patent portfolio and innovation reputation.

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WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced that it has won another key decision from a UK court in the company’s litigation against Lenovo. The UK Court of Appeal upheld the lower court decision, confirming that Lenovo is infringing a valid and essential InterDigital cellular patent.

In July 2021 the UK High Court ruled that the patent-in-suit is valid, infringed, and essential to the 4G LTE standard. A decision is pending in a separate trial to determine fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms for a license to InterDigital’s portfolio. 

“We welcome this decision from the UK Court of Appeal which comes as further evidence of the foundational nature of our innovation and the quality and strength of our patent portfolio,” commented Josh Schmidt, Chief Legal Officer, InterDigital. 

About InterDigital^®

InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry’s most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world’s leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

InterDigital Contact:
Richard Lloyd
Email: richard.lloyd@interdigital.com
+1 (202) 349-1716

FAQ

What was the recent court decision involving InterDigital (IDCC) and Lenovo?

The UK Court of Appeal upheld a ruling confirming that Lenovo infringes on an essential InterDigital cellular patent.

What does the court ruling mean for InterDigital's patents?

The ruling reinforces the validity and importance of InterDigital's patents, particularly related to 4G LTE technology.

What is the next step following the court's decision for InterDigital (IDCC)?

A separate trial is pending to establish fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory licensing terms for InterDigital's patent portfolio.