Nokia–Starz streaming deal; Argonne interview; IPValue buys 3,000-asset portfolio; InterDigital sues Transsion; new IAM series
Here is a streamlined weekly brief covering key IAM platform stories from the past seven days, spotlighting major licensing moves, litigation highlights, policy shifts, and standout corporate IP strategy developments across the global IP market.
[1][2][3]Data dive
Analysts expect a new IPR institution policy to speed up the already sharp decline in PTAB trials, signalling a continued cooling of petition volumes and altered risk calculus for challengers.
[1]Nokia–Starz licensing
Nokia struck a patent licence with Starz, extending its video streaming programme to a sixth service and reinforcing momentum after recent streamer deals.
[2]Amazon litigation in Germany
Amazon faced suits by Via LA licensors in Germany tied to video tech, adding to broader European enforcement pressures seen across streaming and device ecosystems.
[4](F)RAND questions in multi-defendant trial
Nokia’s suit against Acer, Asus, and Hisense surfaces fresh FRAND questions around overlapping portfolios, forum interplay, and coordination across jurisdictions.
[2]Argonne interview
A veteran patent leader described bringing a commercial lens to Argonne’s research pipeline, focusing on routes to market and real-world impact from lab innovations.
[1]Asia IP Elite spotlight
Siam Cement Group’s IP team was profiled for embedding value creation into business operations, highlighting portfolio use beyond defense toward revenue and differentiation.
[1]IPValue portfolio acquisition
IPValue acquired a 3,000-asset package from Xerox, signaling continued aggregation and monetisation plays by specialist IP platforms.
[1]Sisvel–Nordic Semiconductor IoT licence
Sisvel and Nordic Semiconductor announced their first licensee in an IoT collaboration, marking commercial traction for standardised connectivity licensing in devices.
[1]Trade secrets and AI accents
A dispute over AI-powered accent technology underscored growing trade secret risks in emerging markets as speech and edge AI tools proliferate.
[1]InterDigital sues Transsion
InterDigital filed new actions against Transsion across the UPC, India, and Brazil, expanding a global campaign over cellular SEPs against a fast-growing handset maker.
[3][1]“Get ready for the new working week with a summary of all the stories posted on the IAM platform over the past seven days.”[1]
New IAM series
A new IAM editorial series launched to map current SEP/FRAND dynamics, enforcement venues, and licensing economics shaping deal-making and litigation strategy.
[1]Editor’s note
- The roundup spans policy shifts, portfolio deals, streamer licences, and cross-border suits, offering a concise launchpad for the week. [3][2][1]
- Developments suggest heightened convergence between video streaming, device ecosystems, and SEP enforcement strategies. [4][2]
Author’s summary
This week’s IAM highlights trace accelerating streamer licences, cross-jurisdiction SEP actions, and a notable portfolio buy, signaling tighter links between policy, platforms, and IP monetisation.
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