Things Are Finally Looking Up For OPPO In Europe
OPPO has been in a patent dispute with Nokia over 5G patents for two years.
The lawsuit forced OPPO to withdraw from key European markets, including Germany.
OPPO announced a global cross-licensing agreement with Nokia.
OPPO has been embroiled in a dispute with Nokia for two years over the use of 5G patents in its devices, and the dispute has undermined its efforts to keep the Chinese manufacturer in Europe. A German court ruled in favor of Nokia and concluded that OPPO did not pay royalties to the Finnish manufacturer for the use of its patents for the basic 5G standard. The move led OPPO to exit the German market entirely last year, but after some trials and tribulations, things are finally starting to change.
The two brands could not agree on how much Nokia should pay for the rights. OPPO therefore took the case to a Chinese court, which was expected to rule in favor of the Chinese phone brand. Nokia questioned the move, saying the figures could only apply to China and not global markets.
OPPO has now announced that it has signed a global cross-licensing agreement covering Nokia's 5G patents. Therefore, it is clear that they managed to reach an amount that satisfied both parties. OPPO did not disclose the amount and said the agreement resolves all disputes between the two organizations.
Other Chinese phone brands have had to sign similar deals with Nokia in the past, essentially paving the way for OPPO to sell its devices in Europe again. OPPO hasn't released any more information, but with Mobile World Congress just a few months away, we should soon hear more about the brand's plans in the region. We may also see the Find X7 Ultra make its global debut.
