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Nokia controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2021

    Nokia files patent complaints against OPPO

    Lawsuit filed

    Nokia filed patent infringement complaints against OPPO concerning standard-essential and non-SEP patents. OPPO criticized Nokia's actions and accused Nokia of dishonouring patent licensing under FRAND terms; the article does not report a court determination.

    Company response

    • Denial — OPPO

      OPPO respects and protects its own and third-party intellectual property rights, and has been committed to benign patent licensing cooperation in the industry. OPPO opposes unreasonable consultations such as using litigation as a tool,

    Source excerpt

    • According to GSMArena, these patents are about connectivity, interface and security features and the complaints are filed in European and Asian markets.
    • Finnish telecommunications company Nokia has filed numerous patent infringement complaints against smartphone brand OPPO regarding standard-essential patent (SEP) and non-SEP patents, the media reported.
    • Media reports said that OPPO found Nokia’s action “shocking” and accused it of dishonouring the patent licensing under fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory (FRAND) terms.
    Source

  2. 2021

    Nokia and Lenovo resolve patent proceedings

    Settlement

    Nokia announced that it had concluded a multi-year, multi-technology patent cross-license agreement with Lenovo, resolving all pending patent litigation and other proceedings between them in all jurisdictions. Lenovo will make a net balancing payment to Nokia; the deal terms remain confidential.

    Source excerpt

    • Nokia Corp. (NOK) announced Wednesday that it has concluded a multi-year, multi-technology patent cross-license agreement with Chinese PC and mobile maker Lenovo Group Ltd. (LNVGY.PK).
    • The company said the agreement resolves all pending patent litigation and other proceedings between the two parties, in all jurisdictions.
    • Under the deal, Lenovo will pay Nokia but as said before, no amount was mentioned.
    Source

  3. 2020

    Mannheim court rules for Nokia in Daimler patent dispute

    Ruling

    A Mannheim court ruled that Daimler violated Nokia's mobile-technology patents. Daimler said it would appeal; the ruling could potentially allow Nokia to seek a sales ban in Germany, subject to a separate proceeding and collateral requirement.

    Source excerpt

    • “We cannot understand the verdict of the Mannheim court and will appeal,” Daimler said in an emailed statement.
    • Daimler, owner of the Mercedes-Benz brand, violated Nokia’s mobile-technology patents, judges in Mannheim, Germany, said Tuesday.
    Source

  4. 2020

    Finnish watchdog opens preliminary investigation into Nokia share-price drop

    Investigation

    Finland’s Financial Supervisory Authority launched a preliminary investigation into Nokia’s unusual share-price drop the previous autumn. The watchdog wants to know why Nokia did not provide information about its markedly worsened outlook until October; Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri denied any delay in releasing the information.

    Source excerpt

    • The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority (Fiva) has launched a preliminary investigation into an unusual drop in networks giant Nokia’s share price last autumn, the leading daily Helsingin Sanomat reports on Saturday.
    • The company’s CEO, Rajeev Suri, has denied any delay in releasing the information.
    • The watchdog wants to know why the company did not provide any information about its markedly worsened outlook until October.
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