Scmp Qualcomm and Huawei Finalize 5G Patent Cross-Licensing Deal
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- •Qualcomm and Huawei signed a multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement.
- •The deal includes Qualcomm's purchase of specific US patents from Huawei.
- •Huawei is currently facing legal challenges in the US related to trade secrets.
Qualcomm and Huawei have signed a multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement covering 5G, AI, and networking technologies. This marks the first 5G patent deal between the two companies, with Qualcomm also purchasing specific Huawei-owned US patents in compute, AI, and networking. The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, and it is subject to regulatory approval. Huawei claims this agreement pushes the cumulative value of its licensing agreements to approximately $7 billion. Industry analysts noted that while Qualcomm is expected to pay for Huawei's patents, the specifics of the payments and the patents involved are not confirmed. The deal comes amid ongoing legal challenges for Huawei in the US, including racketeering charges related to alleged trade secret theft. Both companies have emphasized the importance of fair licensing in their statements.
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