First: after applying for a patent, it is to protect your own technology. Of course, others have to pay for the use of patented technology. The significance of patented technology lies in protecting 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 used, it must be authorized by Huawei. If there is no authorization, it is infringement. Huawei has the right to protect its own technology and charge fees.
Before Huawei, Qualcomm made money from patented technology every year. Although Huawei didn't charge patent fees before, the patented technology is in my own hands, and I can choose not to charge it. This is my gift, and other companies should be grateful. However, if I want to charge royalties now, it is reasonable and the law also recognizes that patented technology should be charged.
Second: Huawei has also invested a lot of money in the research and development of patented technology, and it should be charged. Each company has its own patented technology, and the research and development of this technology needs a lot of money. Huawei invests hundreds of billions of dollars in technology research and development every year. Huawei has spent so much money on the developed technology to ensure its competitiveness and make itself irreplaceable. But now other companies also want to use Huawei's technology for free. Nothing for nothing.
Huawei's use of Qualcomm's technology, Apple's technology and Samsung's technology costs money. If the other party wants to use Huawei's patented technology, it is natural to pay. It is a matter of course to spend money on things. There is no need to discuss whether to do it now. If we use foreign technology, we will pay sky-high prices, and foreign enterprises are unwilling to pay for using our technology in China. 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. At that time, Apple and Samsung may have to pay more compensation, so private negotiation or settlement is the best way to deal with it now. Last year, Huawei also reached a settlement with Qualcomm, paying a settlement of US$ 6,543.8+800 million, so Apple and Samsung have to pay for their own infringement.
Third: collecting patent fees is to clarify one's attitude. Huawei not only charges patent fees, but also charges higher fees. This is to clarify your attitude. Western countries are not soft when collecting patent fees. Since we have our own technical advantages, we should also pay back blows with blows!