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Global technology giant Nokia has recently signed multiple global patent cross-license agreements with leading smart device companies OPPO and HONOR covering standard-essential patents in 5G and other cellular communication technologies in pursuit of significant inventions in mobile connectivity. As key rights holders of 5G standard-essential patents and global leaders in smart device innovation, OPPO and HONOR are both innovations.and implementors of technology standards.
As of December 31, 2023, OPPO has deployed 5G communication standard patents in over 40 countries and regions with a total of more than 5,900 patent families globally, over 3,300 5G standard patents declared to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), and more than 11,000 standard documents submitted to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP). According to the 2023 5G report published by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) and a report from IPlytics published in October 2023, OPPO ranks among the top companies globally in terms of 5G standard-essential patent strength. HONOR, on the other hand, recently launched an Ultra-Tough smartphone, the HONOR X9b 5G, shadowing the legacy of the classic Nokia 3310. HONOR takes pride in providing solutions to consumers’ everyday dilemma and bridge affordability and quality together.
OPPO Chief Intellectual Property Officer Feng Ying stated, “We are pleased to have reached this global patent cross-license agreement with Nokia, which includes cross-licensing for 5G standard-essential patents. This agreement reflects the mutual recognition and respect for each other’s intellectual property and lays the foundation for future collaboration between OPPO and Nokia. OPPO continues to advocate for reasonable royalty fees and a long-term approach to intellectual property that supports the resolution of disputes through amicable negotiations and mutual respect for the value of all intellectual property.” Nokia Technologies President Jenni Lukander said, “We are delighted to have reached a cross-license agreement with OPPO that reflects the mutual respect for each other’s intellectual property and Nokia’s investments in R&D 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 their users around the world. The new agreement – along with the other major smartphone agreements we have concluded over the past year – will provide long-term financial stability to our licensing business.”
“We are delighted to have concluded an amicable patent cross-license agreement with HONOR, one of the leading players in the Chinese smartphone market. It is the fourth major litigation-free smartphone agreement that Nokia has concluded over the past twelve months and highlights once again the strength of Nokia’s patent portfolio and decades-long contributions to cellular standards and other technologies,” said Nokia Chief Licensing Officer Mobile Devices Susanna Martikainen on Nokia's 5G patent cross-licensing agreement with HONOR. “As both 5G SEP holder and implementor, HONOR highly respects IP rights and strongly believes that reasonable value of IP is important to the development of mobile industry. The conclusion of the patent cross-license agreement shows HONOR’s commitment on innovation to enabling a smart life across all scenarios and all channels, for all people,” shared HONOR Head of Global Intellectual Property Wenyu Zhou.
