InterDigital awarded fifth injunction against Disney

InterDigital (Nasdaq: IDCC) said a Munich Regional Court awarded an injunction against Disney for infringement of an InterDigital patent related to HEVC compression technology on Feb. 13, 2026.

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InterDigital (Nasdaq: IDCC) said a Munich Regional Court awarded an injunction against Disney for infringement of an InterDigital patent related to HEVC compression technology on Feb. 13, 2026. This is the fifth injunction the company has obtained against Disney.

Other courts in Germany and Brazil have previously issued injunctions involving patents for HDR, dynamic overlaying of video streams, and additional HEVC and AVC technologies. Disney can appeal the latest decision.

Positive

• Munich Regional Court granted injunction for HEVC patent
• Fifth injunction obtained against Disney
• Prior injunctions issued in Germany and Brazil for related patents

Negative

• Disney can appeal the Munich decision, creating case uncertainty
• Ongoing cross-border litigation increases legal timetable and resolution risk

Argus Feb 13 session

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News Market Reaction – IDCC

In the Feb 13 session, IDCC gained 5.09%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved +5.1% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Int...

Analysis

The stock moved +5.1% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with InterDigital’s pattern of investor enthusiasm around clear monetization or legal milestones. This latest German court injunction added to a total of 5 reported injunctions against Disney over video technologies like HEVC, HDR, and AVC. Past moves show that while earnings and major licenses have supported gains, enforcement wins can be volatile, and prior selling around IP news suggests upside could remain sensitive to legal appeals or settlement timing.

Key Figures

Injunctions vs Disney: 5 injunctions

Injunctions vs Disney

5 injunctions

Total injunctions InterDigital reports having against Disney

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 10

5 events

1. Feb 10

   Patent enforcement

   24h Move

   -6.8%

   Courts enforcing InterDigital patents against Hisense and TCL devices.

2. Feb 10

   Strategic partnership

   24h Move

   -6.8%

   Launch of Haptic Excellence Center with Razer to advance haptic media.

3. Feb 05

   Earnings results

   24h Move

   +9.9%

   Near-record revenue, record net income and EPS, major Samsung license.

4. Jan 20

   Guidance/outlook

   24h Move

   +5.5%

   Issued 2026 outlook with detailed ranges for revenue, EBITDA and EPS.

5. Jan 20

   License agreement

   24h Move

   +5.5%

   New patent license with LG covering TVs and monitors under joint program.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

hevc compression technology, hdr technology, avc compression technology

3 terms

hevc compression technology technical

"patent related to HEVC compression technology."

HEVC compression technology (High Efficiency Video Coding, also known as H.265) is a method for shrinking video files so they use far less bandwidth and storage while keeping picture quality similar to older methods. For investors, it matters because it can lower delivery and storage costs for video services, enable higher-resolution streaming on limited networks, and create licensing or adoption risks that affect companies’ costs and revenue potential.

hdr technology technical

"patents related to HDR technology, the dynamic overlaying"

HDR technology stands for high dynamic range imaging and display techniques that capture or show much greater contrast between the brightest and darkest parts of a picture, producing more lifelike detail in shadows and highlights—think of seeing both the bright sky and shaded ground clearly in the same photo. Investors care because HDR can be a key product differentiator that drives consumer demand, content creation, device pricing and licensing revenue across consumer electronics, streaming services and imaging industries.

avc compression technology technical

"additional HEVC and AVC compression technology."

AVC compression technology is a widely used method for shrinking digital video files so they use less bandwidth and storage while keeping picture quality acceptable (commonly known as H.264). For investors, its importance lies in how it affects the cost and performance of video delivery, storage, and playback—better compression can cut network and storage expenses, enable smoother streaming to more users, and influence demand for related chips, software licenses, and services much like packing more clothes into a suitcase reduces travel baggage costs.

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WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a wireless, video and AI technology research and development company, today announced it has been awarded another injunction against Disney by a court in Germany.

The Munich Regional Court ruled that InterDigital is entitled to an injunction over Disney’s infringement of an InterDigital patent related to HEVC compression technology. Disney can appeal the decision.

The judgment from the Munich court is the fifth injunction InterDigital has received over Disney’s infringement of InterDigital’s intellectual property. Other injunctions have been issued by courts in Germany and Brazil over patents related to HDR technology, the dynamic overlaying of a first video stream with a second video stream, and additional HEVC and AVC compression technology.

“As an early pioneer in video compression technology, InterDigital’s innovation has helped Disney to build a highly profitable streaming business,” said Josh Schmidt, Chief Legal Officer, InterDigital. “With this latest injunction, it is clearly time for Disney to sign an agreement that appropriately values our innovation.”

About InterDigital^®

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

InterDigital Contact:
Richard Lloyd
Email: richard.lloyd@interdigital.com
+1 (202) 349-1716

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What did InterDigital (IDCC) announce on Feb. 13, 2026 about Disney?

InterDigital announced a Munich court awarded an injunction against Disney for an HEVC patent. According to the company, this is the fifth injunction obtained against Disney, following earlier rulings covering HDR, dynamic overlay, HEVC and AVC patents in Germany and Brazil.

Which technology did the Munich injunction involve in the InterDigital (IDCC) ruling?

The injunction concerns an InterDigital patent related to HEVC video compression technology. According to the company, the Munich Regional Court found Disney infringed that patent, adding to prior injunctions tied to HDR and AVC technologies.

How many injunctions has InterDigital (IDCC) received against Disney so far?

InterDigital has received five injunctions against Disney to date. According to the company, those injunctions include rulings from courts in Germany and Brazil across HEVC, AVC, HDR and dynamic overlay technologies.

Can Disney appeal the Munich court injunction mentioned by InterDigital (IDCC)?

Yes, Disney can appeal the Munich Regional Court decision. According to the company, the ruling is subject to appeal, which could extend the legal process and timing for any final resolution between the parties.

What prior patent areas were involved in previous injunctions against Disney noted by InterDigital (IDCC)?

Previous injunctions cited patents related to HDR, dynamic overlaying of video streams, and HEVC and AVC compression technologies. According to the company, those rulings were issued by courts in Germany and Brazil.