Adeia shares experienced a significant decline of 14% to $9.23 in response to a lawsuit filed against Shaw Cablesystems and Shaw Satellite, both based in Canada. The lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of New York. Adeia’s stock has fallen approximately 2.7% this year.

The lawsuit was initiated by several Adeia companies, alleging a breach of contract on the part of Shaw. Adeia’s Chief Executive, Paul Davis, stated that Shaw failed to fulfill its obligations following its acquisition by Rogers Communications earlier in the year. Davis further explained that Shaw’s refusal to uphold their license agreement or engage in discussions to resolve the matter forced Adeia to pursue legal action.

Despite the decline in share value, further information about the lawsuit or its potential impact on both companies is currently unavailable.

It is worth noting that Adeia is a research and development company that specializes in intellectual property licensing. The company’s primary goal is to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights, ensuring fair compensation for its inventions and innovations.

As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how both Adeia and Shaw will address the legal dispute and whether any resolution can be reached outside of the courtroom.