The UK High Court dismissed Tesla’s lawsuit for a 5G patent licence
The decision represents a significant setback for Tesla’s ambitions in the UK, potentially delaying the launch of its 5G vehicles.
Tesla’s attempt to secure a 5G patent licence in the UK has been dismissed by the High Court. The automaker sought the licence before its planned launch of 5G vehicles in Britain.
The lawsuit, filed against US technology firm InterDigital and the patent licensing platform Avanci, was thrown out on Monday. Tesla wanted the court to determine fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for using patents owned by InterDigital and licensed by Avanci.
Judge Timothy Fancourt ruled that Tesla’s bid for a license must be dismissed. However, Tesla’s separate claim to revoke three InterDigital’s patents will continue.
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