Huawei will negotiate with Apple and Samsung on 5G patent royalties. Patented technology should be charged for the following reasons: First: After applying for a patent, it is to protect its own technology. Of course, others will be charged for using it
The purpose of patented technology is to protect its own technology. Since Huawei has applied for so many patents for its 5G patented technology, it is to restrict other companies from using it at will. If it is used, it must be authorized by Huawei. Without authorization, It is an act of infringement. Huawei has the right to protect its technology and charge fees.
Before Huawei, Qualcomm relied on patented technology to make money every year. Although Huawei has not charged patent fees before, the patented technology is in my own hands. I can choose not to charge it. This is a gift from me. Other companies should be grateful. But if I want to charge patent fees now, it is reasonable. It is something that is recognized by the law, so patented technology should be charged. Second: Huawei also invested a lot of money in the research and development of patented technology. Patented technology should be charged
Every company has its own patented technology, and the research and development of this technology requires a lot of money. Huawei invests hundreds of billions in technology research and development every year. The technology Huawei spends so much money to develop is to ensure its competitiveness and make itself irreplaceable. But now other companies also want to use Huawei's technology, and they want to use it for free. There is no free lunch in the world.
Huawei spends money to use Qualcomm's technology, Apple's technology and Samsung's technology. If the other party wants to use Huawei's patented technology, it will naturally have to pay. Paying for something is a matter of course, and there is no need to discuss whether it should be done or not. If we use foreign technology, we have to pay a sky-high price, but foreign companies don’t want to pay for using our Chinese technology. Isn’t this discrimination? It also violates the provisions of patent protection.
Therefore, it is appropriate for Huawei to charge patent technology fees. If the other party is unwilling to pay, Huawei also has the right to pursue legal compensation. By then, the compensation that Apple and Samsung need to pay may be even more, so now privately Negotiation or reconciliation is the best way to deal with it. Huawei also reached a settlement with Qualcomm last year and paid a settlement of US$1.8 billion. Therefore, Apple and Samsung should also pay for their infringements. Third: Charging patent fees is to show its attitude
Huawei should not only charge patent fees, but also charge higher fees. This is to show its attitude. Western countries are merciless when collecting patent fees. Now that we have our own technological advantages, we should retaliate in kind!