Nokia and Oppo sign cross-license 5G patent agreement

Nokia and Oppo have signed a multi-year patent cross-license agreement covering 5G standard essential patents. This latest development follows a lengthy patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies dating back to 2021. The process involved several legal battles across Europe, Asia and Australia and saw Oppo and OnePlus phones and smartwatches stopped from sale in Germany.

We are delighted to have reached a cross-license agreement with Oppo that reflects the mutual respect for each other's intellectual property and Nokia's investments in R&D and contributions to open standards. Oppo is one of the leading companies in the global smartphone market and we look forward to working together to bring further innovation to their users around the world.

The new agreement - along with the other major smartphone agreements we have concluded over the past year - will provide long-term financial stability to our licensing business. - Jenni Lukander, President of Nokia Technologies

As per the new agreement, Oppo will make royalty payments to Nokia alongside catch-up payments to cover the periods of non-payment. The exact terms of the deal remain confidential per mutual agreement between the two sides. Here is Oppo's official comment on the development.

We are pleased to share that Oppo has reached a global cross-licensing agreement with Nokia, covering 5G standard-essential patents and other vital communication technologies. This agreement will also resolve all pending litigations in all jurisdictions.

Oppo respects Nokia's intellectual properties and its contribution to the global communication industry and looks forward to work with Nokia to bring the best communication experience to users around the world. - Feng Ying, Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Oppo