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Huawei Agrees to Multi-Year Patent Licensing Deal with Qualcomm Ending Years of Disputes
Huawei has signed a multi-year patent licensing agreement with Qualcomm, ending years of legal disputes and signalling a potential thaw in technology relations between the two companies. News source: Google / Huawei: https://www.huawei.com Huawei has agreed to a multi-year patent licensing deal with Qualcomm, marking a significant resolution to years of legal disputes between the two technology giants. The agreement was announced on Monday, October 5, 2026, and covers a broad range of wireless technologies, including 5G. "We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Huawei. It reflects our continued investment in foundational research and development and the strength of our patent portfolio," Qualcomm said in a statement. The deal grants Huawei a licence to use Qualcomm's patented technologies in its products, with Qualcomm receiving royalty payments. The specific financial terms were not disclosed. The End of a Long Dispute The agreement resolves a long-running legal battle between the two companies. Qualcomm had accused Huawei of using its patented technologies without proper licensing, while Huawei had challenged the validity of some Qualcomm patents. The dispu...
