Amazon Prime Video Faces Legal Setback Following Patent Ruling in Germany

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Amazon Prime Video users in Germany can still access the service | Image credit: Amazon
In the competitive world of technology, patent disputes can significantly impact major players in the industry. When corporations like Amazon and Nokia engage in legal battles over intellectual property, the ramifications usually extend beyond the courtroom. Recently, Amazon faced a patent infringement ruling that could change the way its Prime Video service operates in Germany. However, concerned customers need not worry, as their access to the service remains intact despite the legal ruling. Amazon was found to have violated a Nokia-owned patent, but “there is no risk at all for customers losing access to Prime Video,” company representatives assured.
In response to the German court's decision, Amazon stated that it will comply with the ruling and is “currently weighing next steps.” Meanwhile, Nokia expressed satisfaction with the court's determination, noting that its patent pertains to streaming technologies like those employed by Amazon Prime Video, which are now subject to a potential injunction in Germany.
...the innovation ecosystem breaks down if patent holders are not fairly compensated for the use of their technologies, as it becomes much harder for innovators to fund the development of next generation technologies.
– Arvin Patel, Nokia CLO, February 2025

This Marks Nokia's Second Patent Triumph Against Amazon

Last year, Amazon's Fire TV devices were found to infringe another Nokia patent | Image credit: Amazon
Nokia previously secured a court ruling against Amazon regarding its Fire TV streaming devices, which were found to violate one of Nokia's patents. While Amazon disagreed with that ruling, the company expressed intentions to address the issue effectively.
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