UK Supreme Court permits Tesla to pursue 5G patent licensing lawsuit against Avanci and InterDigital

The UK Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision, allowing Tesla to proceed with litigation to determine fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing terms for 5G automotive patents. The ruling enables Tesla to challenge the licensing model used by Avanci and InterDigital before deploying 5G technology in its vehicles. This sets a significant legal precedent for how automotive manufacturers negotiate standard-essential patent access in the UK.