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Qualcomm and Huawei sign historic patent cross-licensing deal
Qualcomm and Huawei have entered a multi-year cross-licensing agreement covering 5G, AI, compute, and networking technologies. This marks a significant shift in their 25-year relationship, with Qualcomm now paying Huawei for the first time. The deal also includes Qualcomm purchasing some of Huawei's U.S. patents, pending regulatory approval.
Key points
- Qualcomm and Huawei announce a multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement covering 5G, AI, compute, and networking technologies.
- Qualcomm agrees to pay Huawei for the first time under a historic patent licensing deal.
- Qualcomm to purchase some of Huawei's U.S. patents, pending regulatory approval.
Sources
- Qualcomm will pay Huawei to license its patents for the first time in historic turnaroundTom's Hardware · October 6, 2026
- Qualcomm and Arm are back in court, and your next phone is on the lineAndroid Central · October 6, 2026
- Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platformsInvesting.com · July 29, 2026
- Qualcomm strikes AI chip deal with Amazon, offers right to buy about $4 billion in stockInvesting.com · September 8, 2026
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