By Inbar Preiss ( November 3, 2026, 17:01 GMT | Insight) -- Streaming and broadcasting groups want authorities worldwide to curb alleged abuses in video standard essential patent licensing. In letters sent to government officials in the US, UK, EU, Germany and Brazil, they warn that injunction threats and excessive royalties could raise consumer prices and divert billions from films, television shows and innovation.Streaming and broadcasting groups are asking authorities in the EU, the US, the UK, Brazil and Germany to tackle allegedly abusive patent licensing practices....
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