Nokia Settles Patent Dispute with Amazon over Video Technology
Finland’s Telecom Giant Resolves Litigation with Amazon
Nokia, the Finnish telecom giant, announced on Monday that it had reached a settlement with Amazon over alleged patent infringements related to video technologies. The agreement covers Amazon’s use of Nokia’s video technologies in its streaming services and devices.
Details of the Settlement Remain Confidential
The agreement resolves all ongoing litigation between the two companies. However, the details of the settlement will remain confidential, according to news agency AFP.
Nokia’s Lawsuits against Amazon and HP
Nokia initially filed lawsuits against Amazon in October 2023, accusing the company of violating its patents across five global jurisdictions: the UK, the European Union’s patent court, Germany, India, and the United States. The claims were related to Amazon’s Prime Video service and other devices, specifically involving patents for “video compression, content delivery, content recommendation, and aspects related to hardware.”
In addition to Amazon, Nokia had also filed a lawsuit against HP (formerly Hewlett-Packard) in a US court in October 2023, alleging that the company was using Nokia’s video technology without permission. This lawsuit was settled in October 2024.
Nokia’s Commitment to Protecting its Intellectual Property
Nokia has a strong commitment to protecting its intellectual property and has a robust patent portfolio covering various technologies. The company has entered into patent agreements with several major technology companies, including Apple, Samsung, and LG.
- Nokia announced a settlement with Amazon over video technology patents.
- The agreement resolves all ongoing litigation between the two companies.
- Nokia initially filed lawsuits against Amazon in October 2023.
- The claims were related to Amazon’s Prime Video service and other devices.
- Nokia has a strong commitment to protecting its intellectual property.
