German court grants InterDigital injunction against Disney in HDR patent case

WILMINGTON, Del. - InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ:IDCC) has secured an injunction against Disney in Germany over patent infringement related to high dynamic range (HDR) technology used in video streaming, the company announced Monday. The tech licensing firm, which has seen its stock surge 74% over the past year, continues to assert its intellectual property rights in global markets.

The Munich Regional Court ruled that Disney infringed upon InterDigital’s patent that covers HDR video streaming technology. Disney has the option to appeal the decision.

This marks the second injunction granted to InterDigital by the Munich court, following a previous ruling regarding Disney’s infringement of a patent for dynamically overlaying video streams. A Brazilian court has also granted InterDigital a preliminary injunction after finding Disney infringed two patents.

"This decision is another example of how Disney continues to use our technology and infringe our intellectual property without a license, for free," said Josh Schmidt, Chief Legal Officer at InterDigital.

InterDigital, a research and development company focused on wireless, video, and AI technologies, licenses its innovations to makers of communications devices, consumer electronics, and providers of cloud-based services including video streaming.

The company stated that the patents in question relate to technologies ranging from video compression to delivery systems that enable enhanced visual experiences. InterDigital is seeking compensation from Disney for the use of these technologies.

The announcement comes as part of ongoing legal disputes between InterDigital and Disney regarding intellectual property used in streaming services. According to the press release statement, InterDigital has been developing wireless and video technologies since its founding in 1972.

In other recent news, InterDigital Inc. reported its Q3 2025 earnings, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company achieved a non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $2.55, significantly higher than the forecasted $1.46. Additionally, InterDigital exceeded revenue projections by posting $165 million, compared to the anticipated $153.43 million. These results highlight a strong performance for the quarter. Despite the positive earnings report, the stock experienced a pre-market decline. Investors may find these earnings figures noteworthy as they consider the company’s financial health. The company’s ability to surpass both earnings and revenue estimates could be an indicator of its current operational strength.

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