InterDigital, Inc. secured a court‑ordered injunction in Munich that bars Disney from using two of its high‑dynamic‑range (HDR) video streaming patents without a license. The injunction, granted on November 24, 2025, follows a similar ruling in Brazil, where the 7th Corporate Court of the Judicial District of Rio de Janeiro issued a preliminary injunction on September 11, 2025. The German decision reinforces InterDigital’s position as a key enabler of advanced video technologies and signals that the company can obtain favorable judicial outcomes in multiple jurisdictions.
The injunction specifically targets patents that cover methods for dynamically overlaying HDR video streams, a technology that underpins the visual quality of services such as Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. By preventing Disney from deploying the patented technology without licensing, InterDigital protects its revenue streams and strengthens its leverage in ongoing and future licensing negotiations with major streaming operators.
InterDigital’s Q3 2025 financial results underscore the commercial value of its IP portfolio. Revenue rose 28% year‑over‑year to $164.7 million, while non‑GAAP earnings per share climbed 56% to $2.55. Annualized recurring revenue reached an all‑time high of $588 million, up 49% from the prior year. The growth reflects strong demand for HDR technology and the company’s disciplined cost management, which has allowed it to maintain healthy margins despite the capital intensity of its research and development activities.
Chief Legal Officer Josh Schmidt emphasized the significance of the ruling, stating, “This decision is another example of how Disney continues to use our technology and infringe our intellectual property without a license, for free.” The comment highlights InterDigital’s commitment to enforcing its patents and securing fair compensation for its innovations, reinforcing investor confidence in the company’s IP strategy.
The announcement was positively received by investors, reflecting confidence in InterDigital’s ability to protect its technology and generate licensing revenue. The German injunction, coupled with the earlier Brazilian ruling, positions InterDigital to pursue further enforcement actions and potentially renegotiate licensing terms with Disney and other streaming platforms, thereby enhancing its long‑term revenue prospects.
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