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Alibaba expands VDP participation as Licensee
Alibaba obtains a comprehensive Licensee status in the VDP Pool, extending legal coverage across its entire video ecosystem, including e-commerce and entertainment services.
Alibaba joins VDP Pool as Licensor
Alibaba contributes its own essential patents to the VDP Pool, becoming a Licensor. This marks the start of its direct participation in the pool beyond VVC Advance.
Youku joins VDP Pool as Licensee
Alibaba’s streaming subsidiary Youku secures a license to use all four codec standards through the VDP Pool, ensuring compliance for its video distribution platform.
Alibaba has expanded its role in the Access Advance VDP Pool, now serving as both Licensor and Licensee for essential patents covering HEVC, VVC, VP9, and AV1. The move streamlines licensing across its massive video operations, including Youku, and signals a sophisticated legal strategy to manage SEP risk. The announcement underscores the growing importance of patent pools for global digital media platforms.
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