GoKawiilQualcomm Signs Cross-Licensing Deal and Purchases Huawei Patents
Qualcomm has entered into a multi-year agreement to license patents from Huawei, covering 5G, AI, and networking technologies, and will acquire some of Huawei’s U.S. patents pending regulatory approval. This marks a historic reversal, as Huawei previously paid Qualcomm for patents, but now Qualcomm is paying Huawei for the first time. The deal also includes cross-licensing of various technology portfolios without involving chip sales or other business cooperation.
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This development could signal a shift in the technology licensing landscape, potentially easing some patent disputes between the two companies. It also highlights the evolving nature of intellectual property agreements amid ongoing geopolitical and trade tensions, possibly influencing future licensing strategies in the industry.
- Qualcomm and Huawei establish a new patent licensing relationship.
- Qualcomm will purchase some of Huawei’s U.S. patents.
- The deal emphasizes cross-licensing of 5G, AI, and networking technologies.
Source: tomshardware.com — Shane Downing, 2026-10-06
Published there as: “Qualcomm will pay Huawei to license its patents for the first time in historic turnaround”
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