InterDigital's stock fell sharply by 5.10% during Tuesday's intraday trading session, following the company's announcement of new patent infringement lawsuits.
The technology research and development firm initiated litigation against major Chinese TV manufacturers Hisense and TCL, alleging ongoing infringement of its intellectual property related to video compression and high dynamic range technologies. The lawsuits were filed in multiple jurisdictions including Germany, Brazil, and India.
Market participants appeared to react negatively to the news, potentially concerned about the legal costs, uncertainty surrounding the litigation outcomes, and possible impacts on the company's licensing business relationships with major manufacturers in the television industry.