Huawei Technologies Co and Verizon Communications Inc agreed in the midst of a federal jury trial in Texas to end two patent-infringement lawsuits over royalties on telecommunications technology. Representatives of both companies said they were pleased with the settlement, the details of which they said were confidential.
Did South Africa's Labour Department and Huawei reach an out-of-court settlement?
South Africa's labour department and a subsidiary of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd (HWT.UL) have reached an out of court settlement on local hiring rules, they said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
Is Huawei paying staff $286 million for sticking through US trade ban?
Nov. 12, 2019: Huawei is reportedly giving staff $286 million in bonuses for sticking through US ban. Nov. 8, 2019: Trump's tech chief slams countries for "opening their arms" to Huawei. Nov. 7, 2019: Huawei founder says the company's coping fine with the US trade ban, but stresses the need for open collaboration.
Is Huawei being treated unfairly in the US?
Nov. 19, 2019: Huawei says US license extension doesn't change the fact that it's being treated unfairly. Nov. 12, 2019: Huawei is reportedly giving staff $286 million in bonuses for sticking through US ban. Nov. 8, 2019: Trump's tech chief slams countries for "opening their arms" to Huawei.
When will Huawei be allowed to sell in the US?
July 15, 2019: Canada may wait until after October elections to decide on Huawei ban, while the US will reportedly let Huawei sell to companies within weeks. Also, Huawei reportedly plans major layoffs at its US research labs. July 9, 2019: US will allow licensed sales to Huawei, but it remains blacklisted.
Is Huawei settling with MPEG LA?
Huawei and MPEG LA have now settled their dispute before the Düsseldorf Patent Court. According to sources close to both companies the mobile phone manufacturer and patent pool signed an agreement this morning, formally ending the sales ban on Huawei mobile phones in Germany. Sources claim a settlement between MPEG LA and ZTE is also imminent.
Does ZTE sell in Germany?
The settlement with Huawei also increases pressure on another Chinese mobile phone manufacturer. ZTE has not sold any devices in Germany since Christmas, when MPEG LA enforced four judgments of patent infringement from the Regional Court Düsseldorf.
Supreme speculation
Almost three years on, the case in London is at an advanced stage. The Supreme Court heard the case in November, with a verdict expected in January. But it could be the case that Unwired Planet and Huawei settle before the judgment is released. Here, patent experts are unsure what will happen.
German judgment expected
In Germany, too, Unwired Planet and Huawei are awaiting a ruling from the highest court. In October, the Federal Court of Justice declared the patent valid in the final instance. It has paved the way for a decision on whether Huawei’s mobile phones infringe the patent. Furthermore, it will also decide on whether both parties are FRAND-compliant.
