Nokia & NSN in agreement with Huawei

The comprehensive agreement covers the worldwide use of all standards essential patents of all parties, including GSM, WCDMA, CDMA2000, optical networking, datacom and WiMAX in mobile devices, infrastructure and services. "We are pleased to have entered into this agreement with Huawei" said Ilkka Rahnasto, Vice President, Intellectual Property Rights, Nokia. "Huawei is the thirty-fifth company to license Nokia patents related to cellular standards and this agreement demonstrates how companies can license intellectual property in a way that encourages industry innovation and fosters a healthy IPR environment." "This agreement is of great significance and benefit to Huawei, Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks" said Song Liuping, Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Huawei. "It underscores our commitment to create a harmonious environment for the benefit and development of the telecom industry."