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Tesla (TSLA) Revives UK Lawsuit Over 5G Patent License Terms

Tesla (TSLA) successfully revived a lawsuit against U.S. firm InterDigital regarding a 5G patent license ahead of its vehicle launch in the UK. The High Court had ruled in 2024 against Tesla’s bid for a determination of fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms to use certain patents. However, the UK Supreme Court overruled that decision, stating patent owners remain obligated to license under FRAND terms even when part of a patent pool. This ruling could impact patent licensing agreements for Tesla’s upcoming 5G vehicles in Britain and affects the legal landscape for patent use in the automotive sector.