The pattern is big! Vivo signs global patent cross-licensing agreement with Huawei and ZTE

[Gearbest Technology News]On March 5, vivo, Huawei and ZTE all signed global patent cross-licensing agreements.

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Huawei and vivo announced that they have signed a global patent cross-licensing agreement. The agreement covers basic patents for cellular communication standards, including 5G standards.

Fan Zhiyong, Director of Huawei's Intellectual Property Department, said: “Huawei is pleased to reach an agreement with vivo through friendly negotiations and mutually recognize the value of each other's intellectual property. This licensing agreement reflects that the industry is jointly investing in basic research and is committed to standardizing basic research technologies to share innovative results and provide better products and services to consumers around the world.”

On the same day, ZTE announced that it had signed a global patent cross-licensing agreement with vivo, launching strategic cooperation between the two parties in the patent field.

Officials said that the strategic cooperation between ZTE and vivo reflects the respect of both parties for intellectual property rights. The cross-licensing agreement between the two parties also reflects the mutual recognition of Chinese companies' contributions to each other's standards in the field of communications, and also demonstrates the determination and ability of domestic innovative companies to find win-win solutions. Through continuous R&D innovation and respect for patents and licensing, this will help provide solid guarantees for the sustainable and healthy development of the ICT industry and provide consumers with more innovative products and services.

Earlier on February 5, vivo also announced that it had reached a global patent cross-licensing agreement with Nokia, which covers the standard essential patents of both parties in 5G and other cellular communication technologies. After the signing of the agreement, the two parties will end all pending litigation in all jurisdictions.

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