Many of you may know Huawei and Ericsson for the phones they once produced. However, these two companies have another significant commonality. Both Huawei and Ericsson are telecommunications technology companies, in addition to making consumer electronics. They both have extensive expertise and investment in this field. Unfortunately, there has been ongoing tension between these two tech giants due to patent disputes. Thankfully, Huawei and Ericsson have signed a long-term patent license agreement for 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. Here are the details…
Why Huawei and Ericsson’s Patent Deal Is a Win-Win for Both Companies and the World
In 2019, Huawei and EricssIn 2019 Huawei and Ericsson got into a legal dispute over the licensing of patents related to 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G cellular technologies. The dispute has had a significant impact on the global telecommunications industry, making it more difficult for Huawei to obtain the licenses it needs to sell its products in some markets.
Now, the two companies have resolved their issues by signing a long-term agreement to share these important patents. The agreement covers the companies’ respective sales of network infrastructure and consumer devices, granting both parties global access to each other’s patented, standardized technologies.
“We are delighted to reach a long-term global cross-licensing agreement with Ericsson,” said Alan Fan, Head of Huawei’s Intellectual Property Department. “As major contributors of standard essential patents (SEPs) for mobile communication, the companies recognize the value of each other’s intellectual property, and this agreement creates a stronger patent environment. It demonstrates the commitment both parties have forged that intellectual property should be properly respected and protected.”
Over the past 20 years, Huawei has been a major contributor to mainstream ICT standards, including those for cellular, Wi-Fi, and multimedia codecs. In 2022, Huawei topped the European Patent Office’s applicant ranking for number of patent applications filed, with 4,505 applications.
“Our commitment to sharing leading technological innovations will drive healthy, sustainable industry development and provide consumers with more robust products and services,” added Fan.
Huawei is both a holder and implementer of SEPs and seeks to take a balanced approach to licensing. Through the signing of this agreement, it is both giving and receiving access to key technologies. Fan said, “This agreement is the result of intensive discussions that ensured the interests of both patent holders and implementers are served fairly.”
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