Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When patent injunctions forced Disney+ to pull 4K, HDR, and Dolby Vision in Germany, a major streaming service faced an immediate operational challenge. While 4K has begun to return to select devices via alternative technical paths, HDR remains absent. What does this mean for the broader streaming ecosystem? This session explores the technical and business implications of the European dispute. Inferring delivery changes from observed device behavior, we examine Disney's technical response, separate confirmed facts from engineering deductions, and analyze the alternative fallback paths deployed. We explore the evolving state of Standard Essential Patent litigation, patent pool dynamics, and court decisions, illustrating how legal risk is becoming a critical architectural constraint. Attendees gain a framework for comparing the legal and operational risks of today's major codecs and HDR formats, along with practical considerations for business continuity planning.
Moderator:
Jan Ozer, Principal, Streaming Learning Center
Speakers:
Robert J. L. Moore, Principal, Moore IP Solutions