Tech innovator InterDigital Inc. has launched a high-stakes legal assault against The Walt Disney Co., accusing the entertainment juggernaut of unlawfully leveraging its proprietary video technology without a license. The lawsuit, spanning multiple jurisdictions, demands that Disney cease using InterDigital’s video codec technology across its streaming services, including Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+.
In a complaint filed Monday and seen by Law360, the Delaware-based research and development firm claims that Disney’s alleged infringement threatens to undermine its intellectual property rights. The company is now pressing courts to block Disney’s continued use of the contested technology.
InterDigital Seeks Legal Recourse After Failed Negotiations
“Our video technologies enable Disney to efficiently stream content and enhance the user experience,” InterDigital’s Chief Legal Officer Josh Schmidt stated. “We always prefer to secure licensing agreements through amicable negotiation, but we remain steadfast in our commitment to fair compensation for our pioneering innovations.”
