May 11, 2021
Ericsson and Samsung have reached a multi-year agreement on global patent licenses between the two companies, including patents relating to all cellular technologies.
The cross-license agreement covers sales of network infrastructure and handsets from 1 January 2021.
In addition, Ericsson and Samsung have agreed on technology cooperation projects to advance the mobile industry in open standardisation and create valuable solutions for consumers and enterprises.
The settlement ends complaints filed by both companies before the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) as well as the ongoing lawsuits in several countries and confirms the value of the strong patent portfolios of both companies. The details of the agreement are confidential and will not be disclosed.
iTWire Monday, 10 May 2021 20:20 Ericsson and Samsung sign global patent license agreement
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The fight for 5G supremacy continues apace, with Samsung and Ericsson joining forces with an agreement that includes global patent cross license of cellular technologies, including 5G, while ending all ongoing patent related legal disputes between the two companies.
Ericsson and Samsung have reached a multi-year agreement on global patent licenses between the two companies, including patents relating to all cellular technologies. The cross-license agreement covers sales of network infrastructure and handsets from January 1, 2021.
Furthermore, Ericsson and Samsung state they have agreed on technology cooperation projects to advance the mobile industry in open standardisation and create valuable solutions for consumers and enterprises.
Ericsson and Samsung sign global patent license agreement
Agreement includes global patent cross license of cellular technologies, including 5G
Settlement ends all ongoing patent related legal disputes between the parties
In the second quarter 2021, IPR licensing revenues are expected to be SEK 2.0 b. to 2.5 b.
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STOCKHOLM, May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Samsung have reached a multi-year agreement on global patent licenses between the two companies, including patents relating to all cellular technologies. The cross-license agreement covers sales of network infrastructure and handsets from January 1, 2021.
Furthermore, Ericsson and Samsung have agreed on technology cooperation projects to advance the mobile industry in open standardization and create valuable solutions for consumers and enterprises.
Ericsson Signs Mutually Beneficial Agreement With Samsung To End All Patent Disputes
STOCKHOLM (dpa-AFX) - Ericsson (ERIC) and Samsung have reached a multi-year agreement on global patent licenses, including patents relating to all cellular technologies, including 5G. This ends complaints filed by both companies before the United States International Trade Commission as well as the ongoing lawsuits in several countries. The cross-license deal covers sales of network infrastructure and handsets from January 1, 2021.
The companies noted that the details of the agreement are confidential and will not be disclosed. Also, the companies have agreed on technology cooperation projects to advance the mobile industry.