InterDigital filed a lawsuit against Amazon over intellectual property.

InterDigital Initiates Legal Battle with Amazon

InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a company focused on research and development in mobile, video, and artificial intelligence technologies, announced that it has initiated legal proceedings against Amazon for intellectual property infringement.

The lawsuit centers around patents related to video content compression and enhancing image quality using high dynamic range (HDR) technology. Amazon is accused of infringing InterDigital’s intellectual property through devices such as FireTV and Kindle, and services like Prime Video.

The jurisdictions where the lawsuit has been filed include the U.S. District Court for Delaware, the Rio de Janeiro State Court in Brazil, the Munich State Court in Germany, and the Unified Patent Court, specifically the Mannheim Local Division.

InterDigital Chief Legal Officer Josh Schmidt stated, “Our goal has always been to sign licensing agreements through amicable negotiations, but Amazon’s decision to sue InterDigital this year indicates that they prefer litigation over negotiation.” He continued, “The innovations involved in this lawsuit demonstrate the breadth of our research aimed at enabling Amazon to provide high-quality content to consumers worldwide. We are committed to receiving fair compensation for our groundbreaking research so that we can continue investing in the next generation of technology.”

InterDigital is a global research and development company primarily focused on wireless, video, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. While designing and developing technologies that offer connected and engaging experiences, it enters into licensing agreements with wireless communication device manufacturers, consumer electronics, IoT device providers, and cloud service providers worldwide. InterDigital was founded in 1972 and is publicly traded on Nasdaq. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc..