sammdogg1
1 일 전
My3, Respectfully I disagree. I may be mistaken but I cannot remember any of our IDC or IDCC boards, over the year, ever being repositories for politics before our recent unpleasant experience. Politics can affect the market whether it be tariffs, war, or monetary decisions but we have always talked company and investing here in reaction to the market. The talk here recently has begun to mirror the general public. It is neither attractive nor welcome. Thanks for listening. Love you all.
FISH21049
3 일 전
I'm somewhat puzzled by the tarrif situation as it pertains to IDCC.
IDCC does not manufacture phones for sale. Nor does it manufacture any chips or equipment that they sell to others. Their business is to create code to run programs and LEASE THE RIGHT TO USE THEIR CODE in phones, servers and equipment that is sold by manufacturers to third parties (consumers and hardware manufacturers.
SO, would the 'functionality' of electronic equipment qualify as a product that is leased by the likes of Samsung, HP, Apple, etc.
Monterey2000
4 일 전
Earnings are scheduled for May 1
InterDigital, Inc. (ticker: IDCC) is scheduled to release its Q1 2025 earnings report on May 1, 2025 per nasdaq.com
In March 2025, InterDigital raised its first-quarter outlook, now projecting revenues between $202 million and $206 million, and non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) between $3.66 and $3.90.
my3sons87
5 일 전
We have the top two PC makers under license with the addition of HP. 4th qtr 2014 sales. See following;
Lenovo took the top spot in Q4 2024, shipping 16.9million units worldwide, reflecting 4.1% year-on-year growth against an already strong shipment performance in Q4 2023. HP followed in second place with a 1.6% decline in shipments, totaling13.7 million units globally. Dell held onto third place but declined in every quarter of the year, falling 0.2% in Q4. Apple remained in fourth place, shipping 6.9 million units with 19.8% annual growth, while Asus rounded out the top five, boasting the highest growth among the top vendors with a 21.5% year-on-year increase
Gamco
5 일 전
InterDigital announces changes to its leadership teamWILMINGTON, Del., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced changes to its leadership team. Eeva Hakoranta will step down from her role as Chief Licensing Officer effective April 4, 2025, and will remain with the company for the next three months as a Senior Advisor, to facilitate the transition of her responsibilities. Julia Mattis, a 15-year veteran of InterDigital and currently the VP of Licensing and Head of the Smartphone Licensing Program, will immediately assume an interim role leading the Licensing team as the search commences for the permanent Chief Licensing Officer."I am grateful for Eeva's dedication and contributions to InterDigital over these past four and a half years," said Liren Chen, President and Chief Executive Officer, InterDigital. "Eeva has built a world-class licensing team that has driven significant growth of our licensing programs and put us in a strong position to achieve our long-term goals. I want to thank her for her support during this transition and wish her the best going forward."About InterDigital(R)InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence ("AI"), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today's most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. 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
Paullee
5 일 전
WILMINGTON, Del., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced that it has signed a new multi-year license agreement with HP Inc. The agreement licenses HP personal computers to InterDigital’s Wi-Fi and video decoding technologies.
“This agreement provides HP and its PC customers with the benefits of our foundational innovation and allows further investment into our wireless, video and AI research,” said Julia Mattis, Interim Chief Licensing Officer, InterDigital. “I am pleased we were able to close this license through amicable negotiation and I’d like to thank the HP team for their professional approach throughout the negotiation process.”
HP is one of the world’s largest PC manufacturers and this agreement means that InterDigital now has more than 50% of the PC market under license.
Paullee
2 주 전
Disney's answer last night
It appears that you are requesting an analysis of the legal document titled "Doc-42-Disney-answer-to-complaint.pdf," which is a court filing by Disney in response to a complaint from InterDigital. This document includes Disney's formal answer, affirmative defenses, and counterclaims in a legal dispute involving allegations of patent infringement related to video streaming technologies.
Here is a brief analysis based on the provided text:
Overview of the Case
The case involves InterDigital, Inc. and its affiliated entities (the plaintiffs) alleging that Disney and its subsidiaries (the defendants) have infringed on certain patents related to video coding technology. Disney denies these allegations and provides a detailed response to each claim.
Key Elements of Disney's Response
1. General Denial:
• Disney denies all allegations of patent infringement unless explicitly admitted.
• The company asserts that its responses are based on current information and reserves the right to amend its defenses as more information becomes available.
2. Admissions:
• Disney admits to certain factual details, such as corporate structure, business operations, and the use of specific video coding technologies (e.g., AVC and HEVC) in its streaming services like Disney+ and Hulu.
• However, these admissions are limited to factual matters and do not concede any liability or wrongdoing.
3. Affirmative Defenses:
• While the specific affirmative defenses are not fully detailed in the excerpt provided, these typically include arguments such as non-infringement, invalidity of the asserted patents, or lack of standing by the plaintiffs.
4. Counterclaims:
• Disney has filed counterclaims against InterDigital, although the specific nature of these counterclaims is not included in the provided text. Counterclaims in such cases often involve challenges to the validity or enforceability of the asserted patents.
Jurisdiction and Venue
• Disney acknowledges that jurisdiction and venue are proper for this case but emphasizes that this acknowledgment is limited to this specific action.
Technical Details
• The dispute centers on video streaming technologies, specifically Advanced Video Coding (AVC) and High-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), which are widely used standards in digital video compression.
• Disney admits to using these technologies but disputes any infringement claims.
Potential Implications
1. Patent Infringement Dispute:
• This case highlights ongoing legal battles over intellectual property in the highly competitive streaming industry.
• The outcome could impact licensing agreements and the use of patented technologies in streaming platforms.
2. Strategic Defense by Disney:
• By denying most allegations and filing counterclaims, Disney aims to challenge both the validity of InterDigital's patents and the applicability of those patents to its services.
• This approach is common in complex patent litigation cases.
3. Broader Industry Impact:
• The case may set precedents for how patent disputes involving standard-essential technologies are resolved.
• It could influence negotiations between technology licensors and content distributors.
Paullee
2 주 전
FWIW - AI of Disney suit
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Doc-1_Complaint
Doc-1_Complaint.pdf
The attached document appears to be a legal complaint filed by InterDigital, Inc. and its
subsidiaries against The Walt Disney Company and various related entities, including Hulu,
ESPN, and BAMTech. Below is an analysis of key aspects of the complaint:
Overview of the Complaint
Plaintiffs: The plaintiffs include InterDigital, Inc., InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc., InterDigital
Madison Patent Holdings, SAS, and InterDigital CE Patent Holdings, SAS. These entities are
collectively referred to as "InterDigital" and specialize in patented technologies related to
video streaming.
Defendants: The defendants are The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries, including
Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution LLC, Disney DTC LLC, Disney Streaming
Services LLC, Hulu LLC, ESPN Inc., BAMTech LLC, and others. These entities are collectively
referred to as "Disney."
Nature of the Action: The complaint alleges patent infringement by Disney regarding several
U.S. patents owned by InterDigital. These patents cover technologies critical to video
streaming efficiency and efficacy.
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Key Allegations
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Patent Infringement
: The complaint claims that Disney has directly infringed multiple patentsowned by InterDigital:
U.S. Patent No. 8,406,301
U.S. Patent No. 10,805,610
U.S. Patent No. 11,381,818
U.S. Patent No. 9,185,268
U.S. Patent No. 8,085,297
These patents are collectively referred to as the "Asserted Patents."
2.
Efforts to Resolve Without Litigation
: InterDigital states that it attempted to engage Disney inlicensing discussions starting in July 2022 but was unsuccessful in reaching an agreement.
3.
Ongoing Infringement
: The plaintiffs allege that Disney continues to use their patentedtechnologies without authorization in its video streaming services (Disney+, Hulu,ESPN+, etc.).
Relief Sought
InterDigital seeks:
A judgment confirming patent infringement by Disney.
Relief for damages caused by the infringement.
A jury trial.
Legal Context
InterDigital emphasizes its history of resolving unauthorized patent use through negotiatedlicenses rather than litigation but claims that Disney's refusal to cooperate necessitatedthis lawsuit.
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dws
2 주 전
Company Release - 4/1/2025InterDigital contributions to HDR technologies enhance live sports, entertainment, and broadcast innovationWILMINGTON, Del., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced that it will be showcasing high-dynamic range (HDR) video streaming technologies at NAB 2025, taking place in Las Vegas from April 5 – 9. As a critical enabler of advanced video technologies, InterDigital will showcase innovation driving “HDR Without Limits” alongside partners at the ATSC NextGen TV, Ultra HD Forum, and Advanced HDR by Technicolor booths.HDR technology delivers video content with improved contrast, brightness, and color range, which has accelerated its adoption in both production and distribution. InterDigital’s HDR innovation technologies enable the creation of premium HDR and standard dynamic range (SDR) content in a single production workflow, allowing broadcasters and streaming providers to meet consumers’ growing demands for high-quality HDR content. InterDigital and Philips collaborate under the Advanced HDR by Technicolor brand to develop production, distribution, and display solutions that deliver premium live sport viewing experiences with more vibrant colors, detail, and contrast for broadcast and streaming distribution workflows.“The power of HDR technology has been adopted across major markets, enabling broadcasters to test and refine HDR solutions for large-scale broadcasting and streaming. We’re excited to showcase the benefits of “HDR Without Limits” at NAB this year,” said Valérie Allié, Senior Director of Media Services at InterDigital. “InterDigital’s video heritage and contributions to Advanced HDR by Technicolor solutions underpins superior quality video and helps broadcasters deliver exceptional content without distribution constraints.”As part of the Advanced HDR by Technicolor demonstrations at NAB, InterDigital will display a solution for single-master, dynamic, and tunable HDR workflows that allow creative control for the best viewer experience and highlight how broadcasters and content creators can and have embraced these dynamic workflows for premium HDR content, while ensuring interoperability across production and distribution systems.At NAB, visitors can experience “HDR Without Limits” at several partner booths, including:To learn more about Advanced HDR by Technicolor, visit:?https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=luQ-CYi_58nQDn1CGrknlfkVse5S9YvT_dEVSEfeI6PacUnDFAhfET0w6WKOuOILVruZYQ_mHGo2uRA1dqUZdYP3TnMVWFelPVy5r-s2FGEjSIVtxVX0n0_cDi8YrYtHwXWq8DsgXMaTk9zQ7owQkw==