New Delhi: Finnish telecommunications company Nokia has filed numerous patent infringement suits against smartphone brand OPPO in relation to standard essential patents (SEP) and non-SEP patents, the media reported.
According to GSMArena, these patents relate to connectivity, interfaces and security features and the complaints are being filed in European and Asian markets.
Smartphone brands OPPO and Nokia signed a multi-year license agreement back in 2018 and it appears that the contract has expired, the report said.
The Finnish telecommunications company made an official statement that OPPO has rejected the offer to extend the contract and had to take legal action as Oppo continues to use these patents.
According to media reports, OPPO found Nokia’s actions “shocking” and accused it of dishonoring patent licensing under fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) conditions.
“OPPO respects and protects its own and third-party intellectual property rights and is committed to benevolent cooperation in patent licensing in the industry. OPPO rejects unreasonable advice such as using litigation as a tool, “said the smartphone company.
The Nokia spokesman “believes there is still a more constructive way to deal with the situation.”
Nokia has tons of patents up its sleeve and has signed licensing agreements with Samsung, Apple, LG, Lenovo and even Blackberry, the report said. Also read: Facebook removed 5,381 malicious accounts and groups in June
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