Tesla wins UK 5G patent appeal over $32 fee

Tesla has secured a UK Supreme Court victory that revives its legal challenge over the licensing terms for patents needed to launch 5G-enabled vehicles in Britain. Summary Tesla can resume its FRAND licensing claim against InterDigital and patent platform Avanci. Avanci’s proposed licence reportedly cost $32 for each 5G-connected vehicle when proceedings began. Tesla continues to hold 11,509 Bitcoin despite recording a $112 million quarterly digital-asset loss. Dogecoin remains available for eligible Tesla Shop products, but not for vehicle purchases. Tesla revives UK lawsuit over 5G patents Britain’s Supreme Court ruled in Tesla’s favor on July 27, overturning earlier decisions that had blocked part of the automaker’s lawsuit against InterDigital and Avanci. Tesla brought the case in London’s High Court in 2023 as it prepared to introduce 5G-enabled vehicles in the UK. The company wants an English court to determine the fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory, or FRAND, terms under which it can license standard-essential patents used in connected vehicles. InterDigital owns some of the patents available through Avanci’s 5G licensing platform. Avanci combines intellectual property ...