Huawei and Qualcomm Sign Patent Cross-License Deal

Huawei and Qualcomm announced on October 5 that they have entered into a broad, multi-year patent license agreement.

The deal includes cross-licensing of patent portfolios in areas such as 5G, computing, artificial intelligence, and networking. Additionally, Qualcomm will acquire certain US patents from Huawei in these fields.

Executives from both companies stated the agreement validates their respective innovations and foundational R&D contributions. Alan Fan, Huawei’s Chief IP Officer, noted it confirms Huawei's leading position in mobile communications.

The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. This follows a similar Wi-Fi patent cross-license agreement signed between Huawei and HP in August.