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Update: UK Top Court Allows Tesla's Appeal on 5G Patent License Dispute

MT Newswires·07/27/2026 12:33:11
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12:33 PM EDT, 07/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates to add information) The UK Supreme Court on Monday allowed Tesla's (TL0.F) appeal related to a legal dispute with InterDigital and Avanci over the terms of a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory, or FRAND, license to use standard essential patents for 5G-enabled vehicles in the UK. The Supreme Court overturned a 2025 Court of Appeal decision and ruled in favor of the US electric carmaker, saying the patent owners are not exempt from FRAND obligations already undertaken simply by joining a patent pool or platform. InterDigital and Avanci are companies that license patents from multiple owners. The case is now expected to return to the High Court. Tesla, InterDigital and Avanci did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires.