Popular smartphone maker OnePlus has once again faced some challenges in the German market, due to which it has decided to stop selling devices in Germany. The brand has had to take this step due to a legal dispute, and the main reason for this is the 5G technology patent between Oppo and Nokia. The OnePlus explains these incidents with AllroundPC.
OnePlus Devices Selling Stopped In German
The legal battle between InterDigital and OnePlus stems from patent infringement claims. InterDigital holds several patents related to 5G technology, which is a key component of this modern smartphone. In 2021, Nokia filed a lawsuit against Oppo and OnePlus in several European countries, including Germany, in which they were also accused of using its patented 5G technologies without proper licensing agreements.
The German courts ruled in favor of Nokia, and OnePlus and Oppo have violated these patents by not obtaining valid licensing deals. As a result, these companies have stopped selling their smartphones in Germany after this decision. It took almost two years for the situation with Nokia to end. OnePlus and Oppo initially stopped selling in the country in 2022, but the brands resumed selling devices after some agreement.
The company will face a major setback from Europe’s largest smartphone markets after the sale of OnePlus smartphones stopped in Germany. OnePlus has built a huge reputation in about five years by offering high-performance smartphones at competitive prices. The inability to sell in Germany has also been faced by companies like Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi.
This interruption can also harm the company’s brand perception. At the same time, customers who bought OnePlus devices will also not get the benefit of future software updates or warranty services. Some potential customers may also change their smartphones to deal with this. It is not clear how long it will take to resolve this latest dispute.
For the brand to resume sales in Germany, OnePlus and Oppo may also have to enter into a licensing agreement with Nokia regarding 5G patents, as 5G technology is important for the current and future success of smartphone manufacturers. OnePlus and Oppo have also filed an appeal in the German courts for this 5G patent licensing deal; hence, it can be expected that some solution will be found soon.
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