The mobile and video technology R&D firm is seeking compensatory and punitive damages for alleged infringement of its Indian patents by the largest handset maker in the country currently.

The company has sought injunctive relief from the court to prevent further infringement of the patents in India, unless Xiaomi decides to take a licence on fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory terms set by the court, it said.

One complaint involves infringement of five of InterDigital’s cellular 3G and 4G Indian patents, while another alleges infringement of three of its video codec technology (H.265/HEVC) patents in the country, it said in a statement.

“Wireless and video standards play the important role of eliminating barriers to entry, enabling new companies – like Xiaomi – to enter the market and have success despite having made no investment in previous wireless research activities,” InterDigital CEO William J. Merritt said in the statement.