2023-11-01 05:30:00
Two big names in tech will face off in court. Nokia, the Finnish telecoms giant, announced on Tuesday that it was launching legal action against Amazon in five jurisdictions around the world, including the United States and India. Nokia accuses Amazon of infringing patents on video-related technologies.
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The company said it was also suing HP, formerly Hewlett-Packard, in a US court, also for using Nokia video technologies without authorization. As it goes through more difficult times, Nokia also planned earlier this month to cut up to 14,000 jobs due to falling profits due to weakening demand for its 5G equipment in North America.
Prosecutions in Europe
« Sometimes the legal process is the only way to respond to companies that choose not to follow the rules followed and respected by others “, said Arvin Patel, head of licensing at Nokia, in a press release published on the group’s website. According to him, Nokia was “ in discussions with Amazon and HP for a number of years ».
The proceedings against Amazon were also brought in Germany, Great Britain and before the Court of Justice of the European Union, which specializes in intellectual property issues. Nokia’s complaints concern Amazon’s Prime Video service and devices. According to Nokia, these services infringe its patents on “ video compression, content delivery, content recommendation and equipment aspects ”, according to the press release.
Disagreement over streaming
Nokia has insisted the streaming market will reach $300 billion by 2027, denouncing what it sees as a disconnect between those who have invested in developing the technology. and those who benefit the most “. The company said it has sealed technologies with Apple, Samsung and other device makers.
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« We prefer to reach amicable agreements with companies that rely on our technology, and our door remains open to constructive, good faith negotiations “, insisted Arvin Patel. Asked by AFP, Amazon refused to comment on a current legal case.
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