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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Dolby Laboratories Expands Patent Licensing Portfolio with Acquisition of GE Licensing Business

The $429 million deal enhances Dolby’s position in digital media IP by adding over 5,000 patents including HEVC and VVC technologies

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Dolby Laboratories has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GE Licensing, a division of GE Aerospace responsible for a substantial portfolio of intellectual property in consumer digital media and electronics. The acquisition, valued at $429 million in cash, includes more than 5,000 patents covering key video…
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