Oppo and Ericsson signed a global cooperation agreement on 5G patent cross-licensing, the companies announced today. Per the multi-year deal Oppo will pay royalties to use 5G tech in its future devices, while the partners will also cooperate on device testing and marketing activities. Feng Ying, Chief IP Officer at Oppo, said the partnership is yet another step for Oppo to establish a long-term healthy IP (intellectual property) portfolio, and the Shenzhen-based manufacturer is looking forward to resolving IP disputes through "friendly negotiation with mutual respect for the value of...

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