Nokia and LG Electronics Agree on Smartphone Patent License

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Nokia Corporation, a leading provider of networking and intelligent devices technologies, has announced a royalty-bearing smartphone patent license agreement with LG Electronics, a Korean consumer electronics company. The deal marks the latest addition to Nokia's 60+ licensees in the 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile communication technologies. This agreement comes after Nokia's divestment of its Devices & Services business to Microsoft in 2014, solidifying Nokia's focus on patent licensing and the networking business. The terms of the agreement remain confidential, but the royalty payment obligations are subject to commercial arbitration and expected to conclude within a 1-2 year timeframe.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nokia has agreed to a royalty-bearing smartphone patent license with LG Electronics, marking the first major smartphone manufacturer to join the licensing program since Nokia's divestment in 2014.
  • The agreement is part of Nokia's licensing program that covers 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile communication technologies, with over 60 licensees in total.
  • The terms of the agreement remain confidential, but the royalty payment obligations are subject to commercial arbitration and expected to conclude within 1-2 years.
  • The agreement highlights Nokia's presence in the patent licensing market and its efforts to monetize its portfolio of patented technologies.
  • The move is seen as a strategic step for Nokia in its pursuit of generating revenue from its patent portfolio and maintaining its technological leadership in the industry.
  • The partnership with LG Electronics is expected to drive further collaboration between the two companies in the future.

Statistics:

  • Nokia has over 60 licensees for its 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile communication technologies.
  • The agreement is the first major smartphone manufacturer to join Nokia's licensing program since 2014.
  • LG Electronics is one of the leading smartphone manufacturers globally.
  • Nokia attributed the success of the deal to the constructive relationship established with LG Electronics throughout the negotiation process.

Sources:

  • Nokia Corporation Stock Exchange Release
  • Nokia Communications, press.services@nokia.com
  • NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions
  • Globenewswire
  • Thomson Reuters ONE
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