Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia said on Wednesday it has signed a 5G patent cross-licensing agreement with Chinese device maker Oppo that resolves a patent lawsuit between the companies.

Nokia has been involved in legal disputes with several Chinese tech companies, including Oppo, over patent payments. “OPPO today announced that it has signed a global patent cross-license agreement with Nokia covering standard-essential patents in 5G and other cellular communications technologies. Following the agreement, both parties will resolve all litigation pending in all courts. The specific terms of the agreement are confidential as per mutual agreement,” Oppo said in its official post.

The Finnish group recently signed a deal with Chinese smartphone maker Honor.

“Under the agreement, Oppo will make royalty payments as well as catch-up payments to cover the period of non-payment,” Nokia said in a statement. “The settlement resolves all pending patent litigation between the parties in all jurisdictions.”

This development is big for Oppo regarding its position in the region as it could allow the company to sell its phones in Europe, which was banned due to the controversy. It all started when Nokia alleged that BBK Group brands used the Nokia 4G Standard Essential Patent (SEP), which could lead to other companies like Oppo, OnePlus and Vivo losing access to the German market if they lose the case. Puts you at risk. , The patent is for components that provide WLAN connectivity on phones from these brands.

Patent infringement is a serious issue and brands like Oppo and OnePlus are under question due to their immense popularity. With Nokia and Oppo finally settling the patent dispute, people in countries like Germany can finally hope that these brands will start selling their phones in the region.

,With Reuters inputs,