ATSC Board of Directors Taylor Takes Chair Role in Election
In a significant turn of events for the broadcasting industry, LG Electronics has ceased including ATSC 3.0 tuners in its U.S. products following a patent dispute case in 2023. The court ruling, which ordered LG to pay $1.68 million in damages, was made by a U.S. District Court in Texas, citing infringement of patents owned by Constellation Design, Inc. regarding non-uniform constellation (NUC) techniques used in the ATSC 3.0 standard.
However, as of August 2025, specific details or updates about the progress or status of LG's appeal against the patent infringement case remain unresolved in public records. The court decision has had a limited impact on the industry, according to the ATSC.
John I. Taylor, a longtime ATSC board member and Communications Chairman at LG Electronics USA, has been at the forefront of the digital television landscape in the U.S. for decades. Taylor co-founded the Digital TV Transition Coalition during the 2000s, a pivotal effort in the U.S. digital television migration. He also served as Public Affairs Chairman of the Digital HDTV Grand Alliance in the 1990s and has chaired various committees, including the CTA Communications Committee and 4K UHD Working Group.
Taylor's contributions extend beyond LG, as he serves on the boards of The Media Institute, the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation, and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers. He is also a member of the CTA Board of Industry Leaders and the longest-serving member and former two-time Chairman of the CTA Video Division board. Taylor looks forward to working closely with ATSC President Noland to advance the development and deployment of ATSC 3.0 standards.
The ATSC, an organisation pushing for more NextGen TV/ATSC 3.0 capable sets to hit the market, has expressed support for LG in this matter. Notably, Taylor has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas in support of LG, stating that the damages would force LG and other CE vendors to stop selling ATSC 3.0 TVs.
LG was one of the companies instrumental in developing the ATSC 3.0 standards. The company's decision to halt the sale of NextGen TVs in the United States in 2024 has been a blow to the industry, but the ongoing appeal is expected to be decided in 2025.
Meanwhile, outgoing Chairman Richard Friedel has been thanked for his ATSC Board leadership since 2022, with Taylor expressing his anticipation to work closely with him in the future. Friedel continues as a member of the ATSC Board in 2025.
In the interim, the industry awaits the resolution of LG's appeal, with hopes that it will pave the way for the continued growth and development of ATSC 3.0 technology.
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- The broadcasting industry has faced a setback with LG Electronics' decision to stop including ATSC 3.0 tuners in its U.S. products due to a patent dispute.
- John I. Taylor, a longtime ATSC board member, has been at the forefront of the digital television landscape, co-founding the Digital TV Transition Coalition and serving on boards such as The Media Institute and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers.
- Taylor and LG are currently involved in an appeal against the patent infringement case, with Taylor having filed an amicus brief in support of LG.
- The ATSC, an organization that promotes NextGen TV/ATSC 3.0, has expressed support for LG in this matter, acknowledging the potential impact of the damages on the industry.
- LG was one of the companies instrumental in developing the ATSC 3.0 standards, making its decision to halt the sale of NextGen TVs significant for the industry.
- The future of digital television, particularly the deployment of ATSC 3.0 standards, relies on the resolution of LG's appeal, with hopes that it will pave the way for continued growth and development of the technology.
- The financial implication of the court ruling, which ordered LG to pay $1.68 million in damages, is a concern for LG and other CE vendors, as it could potentially force them to stop selling ATSC 3.0 TVs.
- Technology advancements like UHD, 4K content, OTT, IP, and finance continue to shape the future of television, with the digital landscape being influenced by decisions made in cases like the one involving LG and Constellation Design, Inc.
