German Court's Preliminary Opinion Finds Broadcom Patent Valid; Netflix Found to Infringe; Court Issued Injunction Requiring Netflix To Cease And Desist All Further Infringement
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The Munich District Court has ruled that Netflix (NFLX) infringes a patent owned by Broadcom (AVGO) related to digital video processing used in HEVC video coding. The court has issued an injunction requiring Netflix to cease and desist all further infringement. Broadcom has filed a motion seeking penalties for Netflix's non-compliance, which could include fines of up to €250,000 for each act of infringement and/or imprisonment for members of Netflix's board of directors.
November 03, 2023 | 1:02 pm
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Netflix's infringement of Broadcom's patent could lead to significant financial penalties and potential legal consequences for its board of directors.
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Broadcom's patent has been validated by the Munich District Court, strengthening its legal position against Netflix.
The court ruling validates Broadcom's patent and could potentially lead to financial gains from penalties, which could positively impact its stock price.
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