Ericsson Sues Disney in Brazil Over Video Streaming Patents
Ericsson has sued The Walt Disney Company in Brazil, alleging that Disney's streaming services infringe its multimedia patents, ip fray reported on 15 October 2026. The case is pending before the 6th Business Court of the Capital District of Rio de Janeiro (case no. 3208109-52.2026.8.19.0001). According to the report, Ericsson has also filed in a second jurisdiction that has not been identified.
In a statement to ip fray, Ericsson said Disney's streaming services use its patented video codec technology without a licence. The company said it had negotiated with Disney for many years before going to court, and that it remains hopeful a business solution can be reached. The court has made no findings.
Disney already faces patent disputes with InterDigital, IBEX and ETRI, ip fray notes. Brazil has become a frequent venue for patent owners because it can grant injunctions relatively quickly. On the same day, Ericsson reported a 25% rise in IPR licensing revenue in its Q3 2026 results, according to ip fray.
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