The pact is the first 5G licensing deal between the two firms and covers patent portfolios in artificial intelligence, compute, and networking, along with Qualcomm's purchase of certain non-cellular U.S. patents. While the arrangement is subject to Federal Trade Commission review, Huawei stated the deal provides it licensing income for the first time since 2001 and could push its total licensing revenue above $6.9B. The deal provides a legal framework for both parties to use each other's tech without litigation.
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Qualcomm Denies Paying Net Fees to Huawei in First 5G Patent Deal
Tech15 days ago
The American semiconductor firm has rejected claims that it is acting as a net payor to Huawei in a newly established intellectual property partnership. A Qualcomm spokesperson denied assertions that the US company is making net payments under the multi-year agreement and stated that claims regarding the inclusion of Huawei's "LogicFolding" chipmaking technology are not accurate. The spokesperson added that the terms of the broad cross-license remain confidential.
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