29 September 2008 -- Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks (search for Nokia Siemens Networks) announced today a patent license agreement with Huawei (search for Huawei) and its affiliates for "standards essential" patents. The agreement covers the worldwide use of all such patents of all the parties, including optical networking, datacom, GSM, WCDMA, CDMA2000, and WiMAX in infrastructure, mobile devices, and services.
"We are very pleased to have entered into this agreement with Huawei," said Ilkka Rahnasto, vice president, intellectual property rights (IPR), Nokia. "Huawei is the thirty-fifth company to license Nokia patents related to cellular standards and this agreement demonstrates how companies can license intellectual property in a way that encourages industry innovation and fosters a healthy IPR environment."
"As a newer player in the telecoms IPR environment, Nokia Siemens Networks see this as our most significant licensing agreement to date", said Gottfried Weidel, head of IPR, Nokia Siemens Networks. "It will help to create a more predictable business environment and further supports our goal of industry innovation."
"This agreement is of great significance and benefit to Huawei, Nokia, and Nokia Siemens Networks" said Song Liuping, vice president and chief legal officer, Huawei. "It underscores our commitment to create a harmonious environment for the benefit and development of the telecom industry."
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