In April 2023, in what is thought to be the first time that two pool administrators have merged into one, Via Licensing Corp acquired MPEG LA and formed a new patent pool administrator called Via Licensing Alliance.
In April 2023, Via Licensing Corp acquired MPEG LA and merged their operations to form a new patent pool administrator called Via Licensing Alliance. This merger signifies a significant shift in the landscape of patent pools as it represents the first instance of two separate pool administrators combining into one entity.