Nokia–Starz deal; Argonne interview; IPValue portfolio; InterDigital suit; new IAM series
Weekly roundup of key IAM platform stories from the global IP market to kickstart your week, highlighting licensing moves, litigation, policy shifts, and corporate IP strategy developments.
[1]Data dive
New USPTO IPR institution policy is anticipated to speed up the sharp decline in PTAB trial institutions, signaling fewer reviews moving forward.
[1]Nokia–Starz streaming license
Nokia signed a patent licensing agreement with U.S. pay‑TV and streaming network Starz, marking its sixth streaming platform license and expanding its video technology monetization footprint.
[2][3][4]Nokia’s interim licensing lead announced the Starz agreement and framed such deals as fueling a “virtuous circle of innovation,” while noting readiness to litigate where necessary.[2]
Amazon litigation in Germany
Amazon faces a lawsuit by Via LA licensors in Germany, adding to streaming and platform‑related IP enforcement activity in Europe.
[1]Nokia vs Acer, Asus, Hisense
Nokia’s trials against Acer, Asus, and Hisense surface pivotal new questions on (F)RAND obligations and interim licensing approaches across multiple jurisdictions.
[4][2][1]Argonne interview
A veteran patent leader discusses bringing a commercial lens to Argonne National Laboratory’s research, aligning scientific output with translational value and partnerships.
[1]Asia IP Elite
Siam Cement Group’s IP team centers value creation within the business, integrating IP with operations and growth objectives across its portfolio.
[1]IPValue acquires 3,000 assets
IPValue secured a 3,000‑asset portfolio from Xerox, reinforcing its aggregation and monetization strategy for large, mature IP estates.
[5][1]IoT licensing update
Sisvel and Nordic Semiconductor announced their first licensee under a joint IoT licensing collaboration, signaling traction for implementer engagement in connected devices.
[1]Trade secrets and AI
An AI accent recognition dispute underscores rising trade secret and IP exposure in emerging markets, where data, models, and deployment practices heighten risk.
[1]Author’s summary
This week’s IAM highlights feature Nokia’s sixth streaming license with Starz, fresh litigation pressure points, a major 3,000‑asset buy by IPValue, and policy shifts reshaping PTAB dynamics.
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