Record Labels Sue Megaupload
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that it is suing Megaupload and its main operators, alleging copyright infringement.
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Rovi Loses Amazon Appeal
Rovi Corporation announced that a federal appeals court has ruled against the company in its patent infringement action against Amazon.
Technicolor and Sony Ink Digital TV Patent Agreement
Technicolor announced that it has signed a new cross license agreement with Sony for the use of Technicolor’s patents in Sony’s Digital TVs.
Viacom and Google Settle YouTube Lawsuit
Google and Viacom announced that they have resolved their long-running copyright dispute in which Viacom accused Google of disseminating its videos on YouTube without permission.
One-Blue Patent Pool Welcomes sMedio
One-Blue, LLC announced that sMedio Inc. has signed on to its Blu-ray Disc (BD) patent licensing program.
Rovi and Sony Renew Patent Licensing Agreement
Rovi announced that it has renewed its interactive program guide patent license agreement with Sony Corporation.
MPEG LA Details HEVC Patent Portfolio License
MPEG LA, LLC announced details of its HEVC/H.265 video codec patent portfolio license, which it expects to offer in early 2014.
DVD6C Reduces Prerecorded DVD Disc Royalty
The DVD6C Licensing Group (DVD6C) announced that it is offering a reduced royalty rate for prerecorded DVD-Video, DVD-ROM and DVD-Audio discs to licensees in good standing.
Rovi Signs DivX HEVC Licensing Agreement with Panasonic
Rovi Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with Panasonic’s System LSI Business Division to integrate Rovi’s DivX HEVC technology into its next-generation digital television and Blu-ray Disc ICs.
SENSIO Awarded European 3D Patents
SENSIO Technologies announced that the European Patent Office has awarded new patents to the company relating to its 3D viewing technologies.
IsoHunt.com Shuts Shop in Lawsuit Settlement
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) announced that isoHunt.com has agreed to halt all operations worldwide in connection with a copyright lawsuit settlement with its member studios.