Videotron has licensed the interactive program guide (IPG) patent portfolio owned by Rovi Corporation. The agreement provides Videotron with a license to Rovi patent intellectual property for IPGs across multiple platforms including certain set-top box, online and mobile platforms.

"Our announcement with Videotron marks the growth of our licensing program with service providers in North America for Rovi IPG intellectual property across multiple platforms," said Samir Armaly, SVP/worldwide licensing, Rovi, in a statement.

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