UK Court of Appeal rules in favor of InterDigital in dispute with Lenovo

Core Insights - The UK Court of Appeal ruled in favor of InterDigital in its FRAND licensing case against Lenovo, confirming that Lenovo must pay for its use of InterDigital's cellular SEP patents [6] - The ruling increases the total amount Lenovo owes to InterDigital to approximately $240 million, which includes an additional payment of over $55 million for past sales dating back to 2007 [6] - InterDigital emphasizes the importance of this decision in balancing the interests of innovators and implementers, making it more difficult for companies like Lenovo to delay licensing agreements [4][6] Company Overview - InterDigital, Inc. is a global research and development company focused on wireless, video, AI, and related technologies, providing foundational technologies for connected devices [7] - The company has a long history, founded in 1972, and is listed on Nasdaq, with a strong emphasis on licensing its innovations to various industries including wireless communications, consumer electronics, and cloud-based services [7]