Nokia-Starz streaming deal; Argonne interview; IPValue buys 3,000 asset portfolio; InterDigital sues Transsion; new IAM series; plus much more
Weekly IAM roundup covering key IP market moves, litigation updates, licensing developments, and strategic insights from research and corporate IP teams over the last seven days.
Data dive
New IPR institution policy is expected to accelerate the ongoing decline in PTAB trial volumes, signaling a sharper drop in instituted cases and shifting tactics for petitioners and patent owners.
Licensing and deals
- Nokia signed a patent agreement with a sixth streaming platform, adding Starz as a licensee in its media streaming portfolio.
- IPValue acquired a 3,000-asset portfolio from Xerox, expanding its managed and monetised IP holdings across diversified technology domains.
- Sisvel and Nordic Semiconductor announced their first licensee under a joint IoT licensing collaboration, marking early traction for the programme.
Litigation and disputes
- Amazon faces a lawsuit in Germany filed by Via LA licensors, reflecting continued European enforcement activity in platform and marketplace contexts.
- Nokia’s trial against Acer, Asus and Hisense introduces new questions around (F)RAND, highlighting contested interpretations of fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory licensing terms.
- InterDigital filed suit against Transsion, underscoring ongoing handset licensing friction in emerging and global markets.
Interviews and features
- Interview: A seasoned patent leader brings a commercial perspective to Argonne’s research mission, aligning IP strategy with translational outcomes.
- Asia IP Elite: Siam Cement Group’s IP team places value creation at the core of business operations, integrating protection with measurable impact.
Trade secrets
An AI-driven accent technology dispute highlights rising trade secret risks in emerging markets as companies scale data-heavy tools and speech models.
“Get ready for the new working week with a summary of all the stories posted on the IAM platform over the past seven days.”
Author’s summary
IAM’s weekly brief maps major licensing wins, lawsuits, policy shifts and strategic IP moves, offering a quick snapshot of trends shaping portfolios, enforcement and commercialization.