Ericsson inks global patent license deal with Oppo

New Delhi: Ericsson said that it has signed a global patent license agreement with Chinese handset maker, Oppo. This initial agreement includes a cross license covering the 2G, 3G and 4G patent portfolios from both companies.

Oppo, which is the fifth largest smartphone vendor in the world with business operations in more than 40 markets globally, will make on-going royalty payments to Ericsson based on a substantial part of their annual sales.

In addition to a cross license, the agreement between Oppo and Ericsson includes business cooperation on a number of projects related to 5G, like device testing, customer engagements and demo at MWC19.