When Huawei was not treated unfairly in the United States, it invested a lot of R&D funds, and its local subsidiaries also accumulated a certain patented technology system for Huawei. Of the 80,000 patents owned by Huawei in the world, 6,543,800+0,000 are from the United States.
This shows that many American companies will inevitably use Huawei's patented technology. If Huawei patents are licensed, there is no problem, but some American companies not only use unauthorized patents, but also are unwilling to pay.
Originally, Huawei developed well in the United States, and there was not much time for patent fees. However, Huawei's business in the United States has basically been removed, and Huawei has a lot of free time.
At this time, the patent fee should not be less than one point, so Huawei sued Verizon, the largest telecom operator in the United States, and asked the other party to pay the corresponding patent fee.
Because Verizon infringed on many Huawei patents, but did not communicate with Huawei in advance, after collecting enough evidence, Huawei was almost a shoo-in. But who knows that Verizon refused to compromise, and things dragged on. After a stalemate of 1 year, things finally came to an end.
According to media reports, American giant Verizon officially admitted his mistake and reached a settlement agreement with Huawei. The result of this patent lawsuit was obvious, and Verizon chose to compromise.
How much patent fee can I charge?
What needs to be known is that Huawei initiated two patent infringement lawsuits against Verizon. The first settlement showed that Huawei won. The remaining second game will be held again in June this year 10, but after the first victory, I believe the second game can also achieve satisfactory results.
Huawei's infringement lawsuit against Verizon involves 12 patents, and has achieved initial success in three patent infringement cases. I thought the incident would continue to be deadlocked, and the two sides had a heated debate. I didn't expect to make progress so soon.
Since Verizon chose to settle and apologize to Huawei, it must be that huge patent fees can't run away. So how much patent fee can Huawei charge?
As the two sides have not publicly reached the content of the settlement agreement, it is still unknown how much patent dispute fees and claim amount are involved. In addition, there was a second patent lawsuit. If Huawei wins both lawsuits and Verizon has a sincere attitude of admitting its mistakes, then Huawei will definitely receive a large patent fee.
According to the analysis of people familiar with the matter, Huawei's claim amount may be $654.38 billion, and Verizon needs to pay the corresponding fees for infringing patents.
Judging from the number of infringing patents that Huawei sued Verizon, Huawei may get huge patent fees from Verizon. The specific amount may be $654.38+0 billion in the mouth of insiders, or it may be higher than $654.38+0 billion.
However, what is certain is that Huawei, which has been idle, has enough time to collect patent fees. If the other party does not intend to pay, Huawei does not recommend mediation with the other party again.
Speak with strength
In the first quarter of this year, Huawei has received a patent fee of 600 million US dollars, which is a net profit income. Huawei, which holds a large number of patents, can lie down and make money. However, Huawei will not "lie flat" on this, but continue to work hard and invest more R&D funds to ensure technological leadership.
Huawei should speak with strength and explore the global market with real technology. Huawei can respond positively to the patent infringement of the other party, that is, it has enough confidence. The source of self-confidence is the 80 thousand patent system.
Huawei ranks seventh in the number of patents formed in the United States, and neither Apple nor Microsoft can compare with Huawei.
The more patents Huawei obtains in the United States, the more American companies will use Huawei patents. At that time, it is another income. There is no business in America anyway. Just collect the money directly. Why not?
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After all, the American giant lost and reached a settlement with Huawei in the patent infringement case. Huawei also likes this result. It is no good to continue arguing, it is a waste of time and energy. However, things are not completely over. It is estimated that there will be a second patent dispute case around 10.
However, in the case of reaching a settlement for the first time, Verizon may choose to compromise and thoroughly understand the matter for the second time. Huawei is not afraid that the other party will not pay. As long as there is evidence in hand, Verizon can't run away from this huge patent fee.
How much patent fee do you think Huawei can charge?