Today, leading global technology company OPPO announced a global cooperation agreement with Ericsson. The agreement encompasses global patent cross-licensing, technical cooperation, and market expansion. It includes standard-essential patents [SEPs] related to cellular communication technologies, including 5G.
“We are pleased to announce this agreement with Ericsson. The global patent cross-license covers cellular SEPs, including 5G. This agreement reflects mutual recognition and respect for each other’s intellectual property and lays a solid foundation for our collaboration. We have always respected intellectual property, advocated for reasonable fees, and supported a long-term healthy IP ecosystem. Our aim is to resolve IP disputes through friendly negotiation, with mutual respect for the value of patents.” Stated Feng Ying, Chief Intellectual Property Officer of OPPO.
Since its establishment nearly 20 years ago, OPPO has consistently invested in research and development, transforming innovations into high-value intellectual property and leading user experiences. As of June 30, 2024, OPPO has filed over 103,000 patent applications globally, with more than 57,000 patents granted, and 91% of all patent applications are utility patents.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organization [WIPO], OPPO ranked ninth globally in patent applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty [PCT] in 2023, marking its fifth consecutive year in the global top ten.
As a major holder of 5G SEPs and a leader in smart device innovation, OPPO actively promotes the implementation and application of technology standards across the industry. As of June 30, 2024, OPPO has filed over 6,200 families of global patent applications for 5G communication standards across more than 40 countries and regions.
It has 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). According to reports by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology [CAICT] and IPlytics in 2023, OPPO ranks among the top globally in 5G SEP strength.
