Huawei signs global patent cross licensing agreement with HP Inc
Technology giants Huawei and HP Inc have completed a worldwide patent cross licensing agreement covering key digital communication technologies to enable shared intellectual property rights
Shenzhen, China – On August 26, 2026, Huawei and HP Inc. announced a multiyear global patent cross-licensing agreement. The deal allows HP Inc. to use certain Huawei WiFi patents, and vice versa. This agreement highlights Huawei's innovation capabilities and HP's position as a global leader in computers and peripheral equipment.
Huawei's Chief Intellectual Property Officer, Alan Fan, expressed pride in the agreement, stating that it recognizes Huawei's independent innovation in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Through patent licensing, Huawei aims to share its innovation with the industry, particularly in standardized technologies, enhancing consumer experiences worldwide.
Steven Geiszler, representing Huawei in negotiations, praised the professionalism and courtesy of HP's negotiation team. Wi-Fi has become a ubiquitous technology, connecting various settings such as homes, schools, hospitals, offices, and public spaces. While Wi-Fi 4 and 5 are still widely used, Wi-Fi 6 and 7 offer significant improvements in speed, capacity, and energy efficiency, enabling advanced applications like high-definition video streaming, gaming, AR/VR, remote work, and online video conferencing.
Huawei has been actively contributing to the development of Wi-Fi technologies across generations and makes these advancements publicly available to foster global innovation.
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