U.S. technology firm InterDigital and patent licensing platform Avanci successfully dismissed a London lawsuit by Tesla, seeking a patent license for launching 5G vehicles in Britain.
Elon Musk's company sued InterDigital and Avanci, which licenses patents primarily for automotive uses, at London's High Court in 2023. Tesla requested the court to determine fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for using patents owned by InterDigital and licensed by Avanci.
In court filings from May, Tesla's lawyers stated the company plans to imminently launch 5G vehicles in the UK. However, InterDigital and Avanci requested the court to reject Tesla's bid for a ruling on FRAND terms.
The High Court ruled in favor of InterDigital and Avanci on Monday. Judge Timothy Fancourt stated that Tesla's bid for a license must be dismissed, but Tesla's claim to revoke three of InterDigital's patents can proceed.
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