AV1's open, royalty-free promise in question as Dolby sues Snapchat over codec
8 hours ago
- #Patent Infringement
- #AV1
- #Video Codecs
- AV1 was created as an open, royalty-free alternative to video codecs like HEVC/H.265.
- Dolby Laboratories has filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., alleging patent infringement related to AV1.
- HEVC-related lawsuits are common in the US, with patent holders like Nokia and InterDigital seeking licensing fees.
- AOMedia, which developed AV1, claims it operates under a royalty-free patent policy and permissive licensing.
- Dolby's lawsuit argues AV1 uses patented technologies without proper licensing, including those also present in HEVC.
- Dolby seeks a jury trial and to prevent Snap from further alleged infringement.
- Four specific Dolby patents are cited in the lawsuit, deemed critical to Snapchat's business.