Nokia and Apple resolve IP litigation
Nokia and Apple have settled all litigation related to their IP dispute and have entered into a patent licensing agreement.
According to a statement released today, Nokia will provide certain network infrastructure products and services to Apple.
Apple will continue selling Nokia digital health products in Apple retail and online stores.
Apple said that the parties are exploring future collaboration in digital health initiatives.
Maria Varsellona, chief legal officer at Nokia, said: “This is a meaningful agreement between Nokia and Apple.”
She added: “It moves our relationship with Apple from being adversaries in court to business partners working for the benefit of our customers.”
As previously reported by WIPR, the companies had been in dispute since 2016, after Nokia filed multiple suits against Apple for patent infringement.
And earlier this year, the US International Trade Commission revealed plans to investigate a complaint alleging that Apple had imported patent-infringing phones, tablet computers and components.
“We are pleased with this resolution of our dispute and we look forward to expanding our business relationship with Nokia,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer.
The press release stated that information regarding the deal will remain confidential, but said that Nokia will receive an upfront cash payment from Apple, as well as additional revenues during the term of the agreement.
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