Huawei and Oppo sign global patent cross-licensing agreement

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It is common for technology companies to cross-license patents. Recently, Huawei and Oppo have also reached such a cooperation.The two companies have signed a newGlobal Patent Cross-Licensing Agreementthe content override includes 5G standardIncluding cellular communication standard basic patents. Before being sanctioned by the U.S. government, Huawei led the world in the number of 5G patents it held. As of 2021, the proportion of standard essential patents (Standard Essential Patents) in its 5G patent library has reached 18.3%, and mobile phone manufacturers basically cannot avoid this part of authorization if they want to make a product. Now that Oppo can reach a cross-licensing cooperation with Huawei, it can be seen that the patent resources they hold are also of high value.

“After more than 20 years of continuous innovation, Huawei has formed a number of high-value patent packages around the world, including 5G, Wi-Fi, audio and video. Huawei is very happy to reach a cross-licensing agreement with Oppo. Enterprises recognize the value of intellectual property rights , can promote the positive innovation cycle of “investment-return-reinvestment” in high-value standard technology research, enhance the sustainable innovation capability of the industry, and provide consumers with more competitive products and services.” Head of Huawei’s Intellectual Property Department Fan Zhiyong said so.

“We are very pleased to have reached a comprehensive patent cross-licensing agreement with Huawei. This fully reflects the recognition and respect of both parties for each other’s intellectual property rights. Solve the intellectual property rights license, and respect each other’s patent value.” Feng Ying, chief intellectual property officer of Oppo, said.