Video Codec & Streaming Patent Wars: Key Cases and Developments 

By Arnela Subara & Haris Hadziabdic | Aug 13, 2026 | Research & Insights

Inside the Web of Codec and Streaming Patent Litigation

Video codec and streaming patent disputes span a growing network of patent owners, licensing programs, streaming platforms, device manufacturers, and technology companies. Tech+IP’s latest research maps more than 100 litigation and forum events involving 78 companies during the first half of 2026, bringing the cases, companies, and jurisdictions into a single view.

The result is a clearer picture of how these disputes are unfolding across the technology ecosystem—and where the key areas of activity are emerging.

Selected Research Sections 

How to Read the Map
A guide to the visual structure and information encoded in the map.
The Four Dispute Buckets
The categories used to organize the companies in the litigation landscape.
Forum Activity
The courts, jurisdictions, and venues represented across the dataset.
Notable Case Flags
Selected case developments and outcomes highlighted in the map.
Historical Echoes: From Smartphone Wars to Streaming Wars
A comparison of the current landscape with an earlier era of patent litigation.
The Research Map
Video Codec & Streaming Patent Wars

Go beyond the map

Explore the underlying litigation activity, key participants, and broader context. Download the full Tech+IP report for the detailed analysis of the cases, companies, forums, and trends shaping the next phase of codec and streaming patent litigation.