Nokia and Oppo have signed a multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement covering essential patents of the 5G standard. This latest development follows a long-running patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies dating back to 2021. The trial has involved several legal battles in Europe, Asia and Australia and has seen sales of Oppo and OnePlus phones and smartwatches halted in Germany .
We are pleased to have reached a cross-licensing agreement with Oppo that reflects mutual respect for each other’s intellectual property and Nokia’s investments in research and development and contributions to open standards. Oppo is one of the leading companies in the global smartphone market and we look forward to working together to bring further innovation to its users around the world.
The new agreement, together with the other major smartphone deals we concluded last year, will ensure long-term financial stability for our licensing business. – Jenni Lukander, President of Nokia Technologies
Under the new agreement, Oppo will make royalty payments to Nokia along with catch-up payments to cover periods of non-payment. The exact terms of the agreement remain confidential by mutual agreement between the two parties. Here is Oppo’s official comment on the development.
We are pleased to share that Oppo has reached a global cross-licensing agreement with Nokia, covering essential patents for the 5G standard and other vital communications technologies. This agreement will also resolve all disputes pending in all jurisdictions.
Oppo respects Nokia’s intellectual properties and its contribution to the global communications industry and looks forward to working with Nokia to bring the best communications experience to users around the world. – Feng Ying, head of intellectual property at Oppo
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