Delhi HC directs Lava to pay ₹20.03 crore in Dolby patents dispute
By
Binu Mathew
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court (HC) has directed homegrown handset maker Lava International Limited to pay $2.3 million (or about ₹20.03 crore) to audio technology firm Dolby for infringing upon the latter’s standard essential patents (SEPs) from its advanced audio coding (AAC) portfolio.
The Delhi HC observed that Dolby offered Lava a pool-licensing agreement through Via LA, in addition to its bilateral rates compatible with Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) commitment.
