Leading smart device company OPPO today
announced the signing of a global patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen
Aktiengesellschaft (hereafter referred to as Volkswagen) to license OPPO’s
cellular standard-essential patents portfolio to the group, including 5G. Under
the agreement, OPPO’s cellular standard-essential patents will be licensed to
Volkswagen to enhance user experiences for its connected vehicle offerings
across its global product lineup.
“We are delighted to collaborate with
Volkswagen through this patent licensing agreement,” said Vincent Lin, Head of
Patent Licensing at OPPO. “Volkswagen IP team's hard work and foresights in
recognizing the value of this cooperation are highly appreciated. This
partnership is further recognition of OPPO’s leadership in cellular technology
innovation and our commitment to creating a long-term, healthy and sustainable
intellectual property ecosystem that empowers long-term innovation and industry
growth.”
“The partnership with OPPO is an example of
efficient, respectful, business focused collaboration in the space of licensing
of Standard Essential Patents,” said Robin Cefai, Chief IP Licensing Officer at
Volkswagen. It illustrates Volkswagen’s willingness to recognize the value of
IP and find sustainable solutions for all parties.
Marking OPPO’s first ever bilateral patent
licensing agreement with a connected-car company, the collaboration reflects
the broader adaption of OPPO’s cellular standard-essential technologies beyond
smartphones, especially in the automotive sector. OPPO’s 5G SEPs are currently
distributed in over 40 countries and regions globally, and according to
LexisNexis® IPlytics, a leading patent analytics platform, OPPO ranked eighth
globally in overall 5G patent strength as of January 2025.
As of March 2025, OPPO has filed over 113,000
patent applications and holds more than 62,000 granted patents globally. OPPO
continues to invest in core technology areas including 5G/6G, artificial
intelligence, charging, imaging, and video, reinforcing its position as a
global leader in innovation and high-value intellectual property.
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