Category: Access Advance patent pools
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Part 2: The value of modern video codec technology in video streaming
In this guest contribution, Access Advance discusses the four modern video codecs licensed in its Video Distribution Patent Pool (VDP Pool) and how they enable delivery of high-quality video and enhanced viewer satisfaction over real-world internet connections.
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Part 1: Access Advance’s VDP pool is rapidly gaining momentum
In this guest contribution, Access Advance reports on its latest progress and explains the structure of the VDP Pool.
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Honor acquires LG video and image coding portfolio, expands its presence in SEP landscape
The Chinese mobile device brand has also recently become a licensor to Avanci’s vehicle cellular programs, and a licensee to Access Advance’s VVC pool.
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Access Advance issues call for patents for potential AV1, AV2 pool
Access Advance is exploring the potential launch of a new patent pool for devices and software using AV1 and the newly released AV2 codec, inviting patent owners to join program formation talks.
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Opinion: Access Advance’s view on the UK Supreme Court’s Tesla v. InterDigital & Avanci decisionÂ
The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Tesla v. InterDigital & Avanci recognizes, as have courts around the world, that patent pools which are procompetitive are efficient, market-driven mechanisms that drive rapid and widespread adoption of standardized technology, enabling better consumer experience while ensuring interoperability. Indeed, that widely accepted truth is an important driver of the UK Supreme Court’s…
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Dolby acquires hundreds of VVC standard-essential patents from Florida Atlantic University and OP Solutions
Some of the assigned patents were already available to license through the VVC Advance pool operated by Access Advance.
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Snap under pressure as ETRI files U.S. complaint, joins fellow VDP licensors in expanding the social media company’s SEP docket
ETRI and Kyung Hee University join Dolby and others in taking action against Snap’s alleged infringement of video SEPs.
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Samsung, Sharp join Access Advance VVC pool as licensors, licensees
The Advance VVC pool now counts six of the world’s leading smartphone manufacturers as licensees, representing an estimated 62% of the global smartphone market.
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Alibaba takes Access Advance VDP license; Dahua joins as VDP licensor and returns as HEVC licensee after disputes
Previous licensee Dahua has faced litigation from Access Advance and pool licensors after an alleged breach of obligations.