# Japanese Court Invalidates Red's RAW Video Patent

A Japanese court has overturned a patent held by Red, the US camera manufacturer, covering RAW video compression technology. The ruling could weaken Red's licensing claims and legal leverage over rivals in the professional camera industry, potentially opening the market to more competitors.

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### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.dpreview.com/news/panasonic-did-what-apple-sony-and-nikon-couldnt-overturn-a-red-raw-video-patent/) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:36:24 +0000