background

Oppo to Lend its Cellular Patents to Volkswagen for Connected Car Tech

It is Oppo's first ever patent licensing agreement with a connected-car company

Abubakar Mohammed profile picture
by Abubakar Mohammed

Published 21 days ago

facebook iconfacebook icon
whatsapp iconwhatsapp icon
twitter icontwitter icon
Link Copied
copy link iconcopy link icon
Volvo logo with Oppo logo

Image Credit: fotokaleinar/Shutterstock (Edited by Abubakar Mohammed/ Beebom Gadgets)

Summary

  • Oppo will license its cellular standard-essential patents to Volkswagen.
  • This partnership could help Volkswagen improve connected car features and make them safer.
  • Oppo already has its 5G SEPs being distributed in over 40 countries globally.

Oppo has announced that it will be partnering with Volkswagen, the German auto giant, to license Oppo's 5G and other cellular patents to the group. This means that Volkswagen will use Oppo's connected tech to enhance the user experience of its always connected vehicles, globally.

Oppo CEO Pete Lau confirmed the collaboration with the German carmaker via an X post. Lau further commented that this bilateral patent licensing agreement will greatly enhance the technology and user experience of always connected vehicles.

The partnership with OPPO is an example of efficient, respectful, business focused collaboration in the space of licensing of Standard Essential Patents.

Robin Cefai, Chief IP Licensing Officer, Volkswagen

Oppo says that this collaboration reflects the firm's commitment to cellular technology beyond smartphones. The company also says that its 5G SEPs (Standard Essential Patents) are distributed in over 40 countries globally, ranking 8th in 5G patents.

Oppo-volkswagen-group-collaboration
Image Credit: X/@petelau
Oppo-volkswagen-group-collaboration
Image Credit: X/@petelau

We are delighted to collaborate with Volkswagen through this patent licensing agreement. Volkswagen IP team's hard work and foresights in recognizing the value of this cooperation are highly appreciated. This partnership is further recognition of Oppo's leadership in cellular technology innovation and our commitment to creating a long-term, healthy and sustainable intellectual property ecosystem that empowers long-term innovation and industry growth.

Vincent Lin, Head of Patent Licensing, Oppo

The Chinese firm also says it has filed over 1,13,000 patents and has more than 62,000 granted globally. This partnership could improve internet access in cars and enhance OTA updates, Telematics, and V2X communication. This could not only contribute to the betterment of always-connected features but also safety.

#Tags

Source

Oppo
Abubakar Mohammed profile picture
Abubakar Mohammed

Guides Writer

Expertise :

Abubakar is a seasoned Tech Journalist who covers everything Android and consumer electronics. He's a die-hard self-repair enthusiast who loves to dive into the specifics of consumer tech. In his free time, you will find him hunting heads in Valorant. He has previously worked with Android Police and How-to Geek.

linkedin iconlinkedin icon
twitter X icontwitter X icon
email iconemail icon