finished Camel Another wireless patent battle, in which the iPhone maker and Ericsson struck a licensing deal to settle all legal disputes between the two companies, including civil lawsuits and a US International Trade Commission complaint.
While the exact terms are still under wraps, the multi-year agreement includes cross-licensing of “standard core” mobile technology as well as other patent rights, it said. Engadget.
The tech giants have a long history of litigation over cell technology, with Apple suing Ericsson in 2015 for more favorable terms for its patents. LTE Ericsson, however, responded with a lawsuit of its own, claiming that the devices iPhone And iPad Her patented ideas were infringed.
The two settled on a seven-year agreement, but as renewal loomed, hostility returned, with Ericsson suing in October 2021 over Apple’s attempts to reduce royalty rates, while Apple opposed in December of that year over allegations that Ericsson was using unfair pressure tactics. for renewal. Ericsson filed another lawsuit in January over licenses 5G.
Christina Peterson, head of intellectual property at Ericsson, said the ceasefire would allow the two companies to “focus on bringing the best technology” to the world. Ericsson is one of the world’s largest holders of wireless patents, and said the Apple agreement would help boost fourth-quarter licensing revenue to the equivalent of $532 million or more.
