Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO has decided to halt its operations in France, as reported recently. The company’s main distributor in the region, Yang Technology, is discontinuing sales, resulting in OPPO phones becoming unavailable for purchase in France. The move follows OPPO’s recent triumph in a patent litigation against Nokia. Some speculations suggest that OPPO may be strategically withdrawing from the French market to avoid potential legal disputes.

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OPPO’s European Future: Uncertainty Reigns Amidst Market Exits

Interestingly, OPPO’s decision to exit France comes shortly after the closure of its German website, sparking rumors about a possible gradual withdrawal from the European market. However, OPPO has assured its existing customers in France that it will continue to provide after-sales service and software updates.

Previously, OPPO and its sister company OnePlus, both owned by BBK, denied rumors of leaving Europe and the UK, pledging to maintain stable operations in the region. But with OPPO’s departure from France, a significant European market for the company, questions about their future in Europe have emerged. OPPO has mentioned that it will not re-enter the French market until it secures a new distributor.

According to Frandroid, OPPO has assured its customers that their existing orders will be fulfilled, and they can continue to purchase OPPO devices through authorized resellers for the time being.

It is worth noting that OPPO recently won a patent dispute against Nokia in France, with the Paris Court of Justice ruling Nokia’s patents as invalid due to a “lack of novelty.” This legal victory reduces immediate legal threats for OPPO, although Nokia may appeal the decision.

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