Huawei has taken legal action against Transsion Holdings, the company behind smartphone brands Tecno and Infinix, accusing it of patent infringement in Europe.
The case was filed in the Unified Patent Court’s Munich division. Huawei is asserting its European patent EP2725797, which reportedly covers video decoding technology aimed at improving playback quality. Weibo tipster Fixed Focus Digital suggests the technology has been used without authorization in some Transsion devices.
If Huawei succeeds, the ruling could result in licensing fees, financial penalties, or even sales restrictions for Tecno and Infinix phones across Europe, a key market for Transsion’s international growth.
This is not the first dispute between the two Chinese smartphone makers. Back in 2019, Huawei accused Transsion of using its intellectual property without permission and sought damages of 20 million yuan (about $2 million). That case was eventually settled.
Transsion, which has built its reputation as the leading smartphone vendor in Africa, has been expanding into mid-range and premium segments in Europe and Asia. Huawei, meanwhile, continues to emphasize its intellectual property portfolio, recently highlighting its camera advances with the Pura 80 Ultra.
Hearings in the current case are expected in the coming months. Any ruling by the Unified Patent Court would apply across multiple European countries, making the outcome significant for both companies.
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