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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Qualcomm is the Largest User of Nokia Technology and Patents
Espoo, Finland - Nokia today rejected Qualcomm's public statements that
it does not use Nokia patents. Nokia has for the last fifteen years
contributed its technology to industry standards, such as GSM, WCDMA
and CDMA. If Qualcomm's products comply with industry standards it is in
the same position as any other supplier of mobile technology in that it
needs access to Nokia's patents covering standardized technologies.
Nokia believes that Qualcomm is currently using over one hundred of
Nokia's GSM/WCDMA and CDMA2000 essential patents in its chipsets.
Nokia and Qualcomm are yet to agree on the compensation payable by Qualcomm
for such patents. With its more than 200 million units annually,
Qualcomm is the largest user in the world of Nokia's technology and
patents. Nokia's request for royalty payments from Qualcomm is based
on royalty levels which are fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory
(FRAND).
Since the early 1990's Nokia has invested over $35 billion in R&D
and built one of the wireless industry's strongest and broadest IPR
portfolios with over 11,000 patent families.
From April 9, 2007, Nokia contractually has a fully paid up license
covering Qualcomm's early patents and thus those patents are licensed
to Nokia royalty free for its handsets going forward in perpetuity.
Nokia and Qualcomm continue to be in cross-license negotiations aimed
at reaching a mutually acceptable agreement in a timely manner.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and
sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people
to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use
and innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for
imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment,
solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
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