Lenovo Group Ltd & Ors v InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors [2024] EWHC 1922 (Pat) (24 July 2024)

Lenovo Group Ltd & Ors v InterDigital Technology Corporation & Ors [2024] EWHC 1922 (Pat) (24 July 2024)

Expedition is warranted due to ongoing harm from foreign injunctions and exclusion orders, the absence of interim remedies, and the need for timely resolution of FRAND licensing terms. The parties are well-resourced and can prepare for trial within the expedited timeframe. A 20-day trial window commencing 23 June 2025 is appropriate.

Citation
[2024] EWHC 1922 (Pat)
Parties
Claimant: Lenovo Group Limited; Claimant: Lenovo (United States) Inc.; Claimant: Lenovo Technology (United Kingdom) Limited; Claimant: Motorola Mobility LLC; Claimant: Motorola Mobility UK Limited; Defendant: InterDigital Technology Corporation; Defendant: InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.; Defendant: InterDigital, Inc.; Defendant: InterDigital Holdings, Inc.
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Application for Expedition in Patent Litigation / Interlocutory Application for Expedited Trial
Outcome
Application for expedition granted
Legal Topics
FRAND Licensing, Expedited Trial, Injunctions, Case Management
Intellectual Property Patents FRAND Licensing Expedited Trial Injunctions Case Management

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Parties

Lenovo Group Limited

Claimant

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

Claimant

Lenovo Technology (United Kingdom) Limited

Claimant

Motorola Mobility LLC

Claimant

Motorola Mobility UK Limited

Claimant

InterDigital Technology Corporation

Defendant

InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.

Defendant

InterDigital, Inc.

Defendant

InterDigital Holdings, Inc.

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Expedition in Patent Litigation / Interlocutory Application for Expedited Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether expedition of the trial is warranted
  2. 2 Appropriate length of trial
  3. 3 Impact of foreign injunctions and proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

Expedition is warranted due to ongoing harm from foreign injunctions and exclusion orders, the absence of interim remedies, and the need for timely resolution of FRAND licensing terms. The parties are well-resourced and can prepare for trial within the expedited timeframe. A 20-day trial window commencing 23 June 2025 is appropriate.

Court Disposition

Application for expedition granted

Orders

  • Trial to be listed for 20 days commencing 23 June 2025
  • No requirement for Category 4 Judge unless technical issues arise after pleadings