finished Camel Another wireless patent battle, in which the iPhone maker and Ericsson concluded a licensing agreement to settle all legal disputes between the two companies, including civil lawsuits and a US International Trade Commission complaint.
While exact terms are still unknown, the multi-year deal includes cross-licensing of “core standard” mobile technology and other patent rights, it said. Engadget.
The tech giants have a long history of cellular technology litigation, with Apple suing Ericsson in 2015 over more favorable terms for its patents. LTE Ericsson, however, has responded with a separate lawsuit, claiming that the devices iphone And iPads His patented ideas have been infringed.
The two negotiated a seven-year deal, but as the renewal neared, hostility returned, with Ericsson suing in October 2021 over Apple’s attempts to cut royalty rates, while Apple objected in December 2021. same year over allegations that Ericsson was using unfair lobbying tactics. for renewal. Ericsson filed another lawsuit in January over licensing 5G.
Christina Peterson, head of intellectual property at Ericsson, said the ceasefire would allow the two companies to “focus on bringing the best technology” to the world. Ericsson is one of the world’s largest wireless patent holders and said the deal would help Apple boost its fourth-quarter licensing revenues by the equivalent of $532 million or more.
