Huawei lands 4G licensing deal for Volkswagen cars
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Huawei announced it has reached a license agreement with a supplier of Volkswagen Group. The agreement includes a license under Huawei’s 4G standard-essential patents (SEPs), which covers Volkswagen vehicles equipped with wireless connectivity. This agreement marks Huawei’s largest licensing deal in the automotive industry.
Song Liuping, Chief Legal Officer of Huawei, says: “As an innovative company, we own a leading patent portfolio for wireless technologies, which creates great value for the automotive industry. We are pleased that key players from the automotive industry recognize that value. We believe this license will benefit worldwide consumers with our advanced technology.”
Huawei expects more than 30 million vehicles to be licensed under its patents based on existing license agreements.
Over the past 20 years, Huawei has entered into more than 100 patent license agreements with major global companies across Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Huawei will continue to bring digital connectivity to more vehicles globally to establish a fully connected, intelligent world.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific company within the Volkswagen Group has signed this agreement with Huawei?
Which specific company within the Volkswagen Group has signed this agreement with Huawei?
The article states the agreement is with 'a supplier of Volkswagen Group'. It does not name the specific supplier that has signed the 4G licensing deal with Huawei.
Q.What is the scope of the technology covered by this new licensing agreement?
What is the scope of the technology covered by this new licensing agreement?
The agreement covers a license under Huawei’s 4G standard-essential patents. This will apply to Volkswagen vehicles that are equipped with wireless connectivity features.
Q.How many vehicles does Huawei anticipate will be covered by its patent licenses, including this new deal?
How many vehicles does Huawei anticipate will be covered by its patent licenses, including this new deal?
Huawei expects over 30 million vehicles to be licensed under its patents. This figure is based on existing license agreements, which now include this new deal.
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