Unified Patents targets Malikie’s H.264 and HEVC codec patent
Unified Patents has filed an ex parte reexamination proceeding against U.S. Patent 10,778,989, a video codec patent owned by Malikie Innovations Limited. The patent, originally assigned to Blackberry Ltd., relates to a rolling intra prediction method based on H.264/AVC/HEVC standards. Malikie Innovations, an NPE funded by Key Patent Innovations Limited, has previously filed other litigations.
Key Takeaways
- Unified filed the ex parte reexamination on May 2, 2025 against U.S. Patent 10,778,989.
- The challenged patent covers a rolling intra prediction video codec method based on H.264/AVC/HEVC standards.
- U.S. Patent 10,778,989 was formerly assigned to Blackberry Ltd.
- Malikie Innovations is described as an NPE funded by Key Patent Innovations Limited.
- The article says Malikie has filed several other litigations against networking communications, apps, and Wi‑Fi devices.
Why It Matters
An ex parte reexamination puts Malikie’s codec patent back under USPTO review, which can narrow or invalidate claims before they are asserted in court. For streaming and video infrastructure teams, the specific target matters: the patent is tied to H.264/AVC/HEVC standards, not a general software claim. The broader context is that Malikie is already active across networking, apps, and Wi‑Fi disputes, so this challenge fits a wider enforcement profile. Watch for the USPTO’s reexamination outcome on U.S. Patent 10,778,989 and any follow-on district court filings by Malikie.
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