Disney Faces Patent Injunction in 11 EU States and Plans New Theme Park
DIS•Disney faces an EU-wide patent injunction after the Mannheim division of the Unified Patent Court upholds InterDigital’s HEVC compression patent across 11 member states, forcing suspension of the contested video encoding methods. Disney is developing a new theme park project, signaling expansion in its experiential entertainment portfolio.
1. EU Injunction on HEVC Patent
The Mannheim Local Division of the Unified Patent Court granted InterDigital an injunction against Disney’s use of its HEVC video compression patent, enforcing the ban across 11 European Union member states and confirming the patent’s validity. Disney retains the right to appeal but must suspend deployment of the contested video encoding technology in those markets until final resolution.
2. New Theme Park Development
Disney is working on plans for a new theme park, marking continued investment in its live entertainment and resort business. While specifics on location, size, or opening date have not been disclosed, the initiative underscores Disney’s strategy to expand its experiential offerings alongside its media operations.
