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The Sun
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
OPPO Licenses Cellular Standard-Essential Patents to Volkswagen Group for Connected Vehicles
SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 June 2025 - 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.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
OPPO Licenses Cellular Standard-Essential Patents to Volkswagen Group for Connected Vehicles
Shenzhen, China--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2025) - 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. Joint Logo To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: "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. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - "Smiley Face" - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services. OPPO has footprints in more than 70 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. Media Contact:press@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Arabian Post
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Arabian Post
OPPO Licenses Cellular Standard-Essential Patents to Volkswagen Group for Connected Vehicles
SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 June 2025 – 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. ADVERTISEMENT 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. Hashtag: #OPPO #Business The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone – 'Smiley Face' – in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services. OPPO has footprints in more than 70 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
Euronews
23-04-2025
- Business
- Euronews
EU Commission withdrew patent file to push for agreement, says industry chief
ADVERTISEMENT The European Commission withdrew a proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) in a bid to reach a broader agreement on the topic, EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné told lawmakers of the European Parliament's Legal Affairs (JURI) committee on Wednesday. 'The overall aim is to have an agreement and to push the Council to adopt a position on the text," he said adding that withdrawing the paper may have been "radical" but was done "to try to move things [along]'. The rules on SEPs were agreed by the Parliament in February 2024 - with 454 votes for, 83 against and 78 abstentions - before the Commission signalled this year it intended to withdraw the proposal, surprising many. In April 2023, the Commission published its plan for a regulation on SEPs, which are patents that protect the technology deemed essential in a technical standard or specification, used in the automotive, smart energy, and payment industry. The rules were aimed at improving transparency and predictability in SEP licensing, to ensure fairness and efficiency in the licensing process, limiting costs that can arise from disputes, and to incentivise patent holders to create products based on the latest standardised technologies that will benefit businesses and consumers. Several politicians including rapporteur Marion Walsmann (Germany/EPP) wrote to the Commission on the withdrawal ahead of the discussion with the Commissioner. The EU executive has until August to formally decide whether to scrap the file. The decision fits into the broader simplification agenda of this Von der Leyen Commission which said it wants to reduce the burden on companies and cut red tape.
Euronews
03-04-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Lawmakers seek clarity on patents withdrawal from EU Industry Commissioner
ADVERTISEMENT Lawmakers of the European Parliament's Legal Affairs committee have demanded clarity from the European Commission on its intention to withdraw a proposal on Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) ahead of a hearing with the EU commissioner in charge, Stéphane Séjourné, on 23 April. Several politicians including rapporteur Marion Walsmann (Germany/EPP), the chair of the Legal Affairs Committee, Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Bulgaria/Renew), and MEP Tiemo Wölken (Germany/S&D) have written to the Commission on the withdrawal. The withdrawal came as a surprise to many. In April 2023, the Commission published its plan for a regulation on SEPs, which are patents that protect the technology deemed essential in a technical standard or specification, used in the automotive, smart energy, and payment industry. The rules were aimed at improving transparency and predictability in SEP licensing, to ensure fairness and efficiency in the licensing process, limit costs that can arise from disputes, and to incentivise patent holders to create products based on the latest standardised technologies that will benefit businesses and consumers. The current SEPs market is fragmented, with no organisation in charge of informing firms about who holds which key patents and how much they ask for their use. This makes it difficult for companies to develop new devices using the technologies covered by these patents. The Parliament had already adopted its negotiating position on 28 February last year (with 454 votes for, 83 against and 78 abstentions). Walsmann said at the time of the committee vote in January 2024 that it will 'bring much-needed transparency to an opaque system, make negotiations fairer and more efficient, and strengthen European technological sovereignty.' However, in early February, the EU executive announced the intention to scrap the file, claiming that there is 'no foreseeable agreement' , and that it will assess 'whether another proposal should be tabled or another type of approach should be chosen.' In the EU Council member states are divided about the way forward with SEPs. A group of five countries including Germany sent a letter on 27 March to the Polish Presidency calling for negotiations to be continued in the Council. 'The withdrawal of the text came as a surprise to us,' a diplomat from one country which did not sign the letter but wanted to pursue the talks told Euronews, 'we need to be able to change the Commission's mind with arguments. We were in the process of negotiating a compromise.' The Commission has until August to formally scrap the file, after consulting the member states and European Parliament.
