Huawei, a leading Chinese tech firm with a significant portfolio of mobile technology patents, is taking legal action against MediaTek in a Chinese district court for allegedly infringing on its Intellectual Property. This move comes as Huawei seeks to collect unpaid royalties following restrictions imposed by the U.S. government in 2019.
Key points to note about Huawei’s lawsuit against MediaTek:
– Huawei owns 20% of the world’s 5G patents and holds standard-essential patents (SEP) required for industry standards.
– The company aims to collect royalty fees for Research & Development investment.
– Huawei is showcasing its technological capabilities through legal actions against companies infringing on its patents.
– In 2022, Huawei generated $560 million in revenue from its patent portfolio.
In a similar vein, last year Huawei pursued licensing fees from Japanese firms using its patented technologies without authorization. Approximately 200 companies currently pay royalties to Huawei, including major players like Oppo and Samsung through cross-licensing agreements. The tech giant also has partnerships with European automakers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Audi, BMW, and Porsche.
On the other hand, MediaTek stands out as the top vendor of application processors (AP) for smartphones globally. Their flagship Dimensity series continues to push boundaries with innovative configurations like the upcoming Dimensity 9400 AP rumored to feature cutting-edge CPU cores.
Stay tuned for more updates on this legal battle between Huawei and MediaTek as it unfolds in the telecommunications industry landscape.
