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

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.

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.