- Huawei and Sharp sign a new long-term global patent cross-licensing agreement
- The agreement covers Cellular Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), including 4G and 5G
- The agreement promotes standardization collaboration and innovation within the telecommunications industry
HUAWEI and SHARP today announced the signing of a new long-term global patent cross-licensing agreement, covering Cellular Standard Essential Patents (SEPs), including 4G and 5G. This agreement marks a significant step forward in fostering collaboration and promoting innovation within the telecommunications industry.
“We are delighted to reach a new agreement with SHARP through amicable discussions,” said Alan Fan, Head of HUAWEI’s Intellectual Property Department. “This license represents mutual recognition of the intellectual property of two standard contributors, which promotes standardization collaboration. We’ve enjoyed working together with Japanese and global peers in developing standards, and will continue to do so. Advanced technical standards enhance user experience, promote competition, and reduce device and service costs,” Fan added.
“We are pleased to have reached this global patent cross-licensing agreement with HUAWEI under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory conditions. This agreement reflects that both parties respect the high value of each other’s intellectual property,” stated by Mototaka Taneya, Executive Managing Officer, Chief Technical Officer, and Head of R&D at SHARP.
The agreement between HUAWEI and SHARP is a testament to the importance of intellectual property in the development of next-generation technologies. By working together, both companies can foster innovation and bring cutting-edge technologies to market more quickly.
