"Only because Big Tech says a codec should be royalty-free doesn't mean that it is. Given that all codecs use somewhat similar techniques, the risk of an infringement of patents belonging to parties who did not offer royalty-free licenses is substantial."
"Companies like Amazon and Disney would like to persuade courts that after many years of no one, or at least no major player, knocking at their doors, they don't have to pay now."
"The debate over whether a codec can be truly royalty-free goes back years, but the debate around AV1 is getting more attention than previous discussions."
"Dolby's lawsuit could have resounding implications on the AV1 standard should a judge decide that Dolby is not obligated to license patented technologies said to be leveraged by AV1."
InterDigital is suing over AV1, claiming Amazon Fire devices infringe its patents. EU regulators investigated AOMedia's licensing but closed the case without compliance findings. The outcomes of these lawsuits could affect AV1's adoption, which is currently behind HEVC. Intellectual property activist Florian Mueller noted that many streaming services have operated without codec licenses, and companies like Amazon and Disney may argue against paying royalties. The debate over the royalty-free nature of codecs, particularly AV1, is gaining attention, especially with Dolby's lawsuit potentially influencing the standard.
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