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The Finnish tech company owns over 6000 patent families declared essential to 5G connectivity in smartphones. Out of them, 30 patents covering a mix of cellular standards, connectivity, user interface and security, were the bone of contention in the licensing disputes. Nokia licenses these patents to smartphone brands on fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.
(Bloomberg) -- Oppo has struck a cross-licensing deal with Nokia Oyj, ending a years-long dispute and allowing the Chinese smartphone major to freely sell devices in key European markets including Germany.Most Read from BloombergApple Dials Back Car’s Self-Driving Features and Delays Launch to 2028China Weighs Stock Market Rescue Package Backed by $278 BillionTurkey Approves Sweden NATO Bid, Leaving Hungary as HoldoutAckman Buys Into Israel Bourse in First Major Deal Since WarThe two companies r
Nokia has signed a 5G patent cross-licensing agreement with Chinese device maker Oppo, resolving patent litigation between the two companies. The deal includes royalty payments from Oppo and catch-up payments to cover periods of non-payment. Nokia has been engaged in legal disputes with various Chinese tech firms over patent payments and recently reached an agreement with Chinese smartphone maker Honor.
The two firms had been engaged in multiple patent lawsuits, including one that resulted in Oppo being banned from selling smartphones in Germany.
Telecoms firm Nokia has signed a multi-year global patent cross-license agreement with China's Oppo, the Finnish company said on Wednesday. The deal also includes cross-licensing for 5G standard-essential patents. Nokia and Chinese device maker Oppo have been in a dispute for over two years regarding 5G patent payments. The company said the agreement resolves all pending patent litigation between the parties, in all jurisdictions. Under the latest deal, Oppo will make royalty payments, along wit