Nokia and Oppo sign cross-license 5G patent agreement
Nokia and OPPO end patent disputes with cross-license agreement
The deal covers 5G and other cellular technologies, with OPPO paying royalties to Nokia
The agreement resolves all pending litigation between the parties in all jurisdictions
Nokia’s president of technologies says the agreement reflects mutual respect and will provide long-term financial stability
OPPO’s chief intellectual property officer says the agreement lays the foundation for future collaboration between the two companies
OPPO is a leading global smart device brand with over 40,000 employees and a presence in more than 60 countries and regions
Nokia is a pioneer in 5G and cellular communication, with over 20,000 patent families and €140 billion invested in R&D since 2000
The agreement is consistent with Nokia’s long-term outlook for its licensing business, which expects to return to EUR 1.4 to 1.5 billion in the mid-term
OPPO is a key rights holder of 5G standard-essential patents, with over 3,300 5G patents declared to ETSI and more than 11,000 standard documents submitted to 3GPP
OPPO and Nokia aim to bring further innovation and 5G-enabled smartphones to their users around the world