OPPO and Ericsson Ink Global 5G Patent Cross-Licensing Deal

OPPO has announced an agreement with telecommunications giant Ericsson. The deal, includes a global patent cross-licensing arrangement, technical cooperation, and market expansion initiatives. Which helped both companies in the development of 5G.

At the heart of the agreement is a global cross-license covering standard-essential patents (SEPs) related to cellular communication technologies, with a particular focus on 5G. This arrangement allows both companies to leverage each other’s extensive patent portfolios, potentially accelerating innovation in the rapidly evolving 5G space.

The agreement comes at a time when OPPO’s intellectual property holdings are reaching new heights. As of June 30, 2024, the company has filed over 103,000 patent applications globally, with more than 57,000 patents granted. Notably, 91% of these applications are for utility patents, underscoring OPPO’s focus on practical innovations.

OPPO’s commitment to R&D is further evidenced by its strong showing in global patent rankings. In 2023, the company ranked ninth globally in patent applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), marking its fifth consecutive year in the global top ten.

OPPO’s position as a major player in 5G technology is clear from its patent activities in this area. The company has filed over 6,200 families of global patent applications for 5G communication standards across more than 40 countries and regions. It has also declared over 3,700 5G families to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and submitted more than 12,000 standard documents to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).

For consumers, this could mean faster innovation, more advanced features, and potentially more affordable 5G devices as companies like OPPO and Ericsson pool their resources and knowledge. As the 5G era unfolds, all eyes will be on collaborations like this to see how they influence the trajectory of mobile technology.