Shenzhen: Leading smart device company OPPO announced on Thursday the signing of a global patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (hereafter referred to as Volkswagen) to license OPPO’s cellular standard-essential patents portfolio to the group, including 5G. Under the agreement, OPPO’s cellular standard-essential patents will be licensed to Volkswagen to enhance user experiences for its connected vehicle offerings across its global product lineup, the two sides announced in a press release.
According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, Vincent Lin, Head of Patent Licensing at OPPO, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration with Volkswagen, highlighting the value of the cooperation. Lin emphasized that the partnership is a testament to OPPO’s leadership in cellular technology innovation and underscores the company’s commitment to fostering a sustainable intellectual property ecosystem that supports long-term industry growth.
Robin Cefai, Chief IP Licensing Officer at Volkswagen, remarked on the partnership as an example of efficient and business-focused collaboration in the licensing of Standard Essential Patents. He acknowledged Volkswagen’s appreciation for the value of intellectual property and its pursuit of sustainable solutions for all involved parties.
This agreement marks OPPO’s first bilateral patent licensing arrangement with a connected-car company, demonstrating the expansion of OPPO’s cellular standard-essential technologies into the automotive sector. OPPO’s 5G SEPs are currently distributed in over 40 countries and regions globally. According to LexisNexis® IPlytics, a leading patent analytics platform, OPPO ranked eighth globally in overall 5G patent strength as of January 2025.
As of March 2025, OPPO has filed over 113,000 patent applications and holds more than 62,000 granted patents worldwide. The company continues to invest in core technology areas such as 5G/6G, artificial intelligence, charging, imaging, and video, reinforcing its status as a global leader in innovation and high-value intellectual property.