Updates to The Authoritative Blu-ray Disc (BD) FAQ

The latest updates, changes and additions to The Authoritative Blu-ray Disc (BD) FAQ:

Panasonic Settles Rewritable Optical Disc Patent Dispute

Acacia Research announced that its Optical Memory Storage subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Panasonic Corporation covering a portfolio of patents that apply to rewritable phase change optical discs (CD-RW, DVD±RW, BD-RE).

FUJIFILM Settles Rewritable Optical Disc Patent Dispute

Acacia Research announced that its Optical Memory Storage subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation covering a portfolio of patents that apply to rewritable phase change optical discs (CD-RW, DVD±RW, BD-RE).

Ritek Settles Rewritable Optical Disc Patent Dispute

Acacia Research announced that its Optical Memory Storage subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Ritek Corporation covering a portfolio of patents that apply to rewritable phase change optical discs (CD-RW, DVD±RW, BD-RE).

Moser Baer Settles Rewritable Optical Disc Patent Dispute

Acacia Research announced that its Optical Memory Storage subsidiary has entered into a settlement and license agreement with Moser Baer India covering a portfolio of patents that apply to rewritable phase change optical discs (CD-RW, DVD±RW, BD-RE).

Acacia Acquires Optical Recording Patents

Acacia Research Corporation announced that a subsidiary has acquired patents for optical recording technology. According to the statement, this patented technology generally relates to optical data storage devices and optical recording media, such as CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs.