Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications company, has taken legal action against Amazon and HP, asserting that they have violated its patents related to video streaming technology. According to Nokia, Amazon's Prime Video and Twitch platforms, along with HP's computer products, are infringing on its patents, which encompass aspects of video compression, delivery, and various streaming technologies.

The lawsuit alleges that both Amazon and HP declined to obtain licenses for these patents and instead improperly utilized Nokia's technology to enhance the efficiency of video streaming. In addition to the US lawsuit, Nokia has also filed similar legal proceedings against Amazon in Germany, India, the UK, and the European Unified Patent Court. Nokia is seeking court orders to halt the alleged infringement and unspecified financial damages, while expressing optimism for constructive negotiations.

The specific patents that Nokia claims are being infringed upon include:

Why does this matter?

The outcome of this lawsuit could set legal precedents for patent infringement cases, shaping how future disputes are resolved. If the lawsuit results in changes to how Amazon and HP deliver video streaming services, it could affect the quality and availability of these services to consumers.