SHENZHEN'S huawei Technologies has struck a long-term cross-licensing patent agreement with Japan's Sharp, adding to its growing list of similar deals inked with global tech giants such as Xiaomi and Ericsson, reports Caixin.
The deal covers cellular standard essential patents including 4G and 5G technologies, Huawei said in a statement.
Huawei did not specify how long the cross-licensing agreement would last. The deal comes as Huawei is striving to bring in more revenue from licensing its patents after its once-lucrative smartphone business was hobbled by US sanctions.
In September, Huawei finalized a cross-licensing patent agreement with Xiaomi, settling a legal dispute over four Huawei patents involving 4G and handset technologies. The deal covers multiple technologies including 5G.
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The deal covers cellular standard essential patents including 4G and 5G technologies, Huawei said in a statement.
Huawei did not specify how long the cross-licensing agreement would last. The deal comes as Huawei is striving to bring in more revenue from licensing its patents after its once-lucrative smartphone business was hobbled by US sanctions.
In September, Huawei finalized a cross-licensing patent agreement with Xiaomi, settling a legal dispute over four Huawei patents involving 4G and handset technologies. The deal covers multiple technologies including 5G.
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