Tesla wins bid to revive UK lawsuit for 5G patents licence

Tesla won permission to revive its London lawsuit seeking a court ruling on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms for a 5G patent licence ahead of its planned UK launch of 5G vehicles. The UK Supreme Court sided with Tesla, saying patent owners do not escape FRAND obligations simply by joining a patent pool or licensing platform. The case, originally brought against InterDigital and Avanci, now returns to the High Court. The ruling is notable for Tesla’s global auto connectivity strategy and could influence how automakers negotiate access to essential telecom patents, potentially affecting licensing costs and timelines for 5G vehicle rollout in Britain.