Innovation & Patents

Values
Innovation is a bedrock principle in telecommunications. We have always believed that
our innovation is a key driver for enhancing our competitive capability and a firm foundation supporting
our ability to provide continually updated, advanced products into the marketplace for everyone's daily benefit.
As a leading innovator, we continuously share our advanced technologies with the world, firmly advocate
a sound ecosystem of collaborative innovation, and actively build a bright future of connectivity and trust everywhere.
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Standardization

Standardization is pivotal for the telecommunication industry. As long-standing leaders in the industry, we also keep contributing to key telecommunications standards, as well as other technologies.

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Patent Portfolio

Our strong patent portfolio covers our world-class contributions to advanced telecommunications and other technologies. It has been recognized as one of the world's most extensive and valuable assets, particularly with respect to telecommunications standards.

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Licensing

We view licensing and cross-licensing of patents as key practices to implement world-wide, collaborative innovation and to recoup return on R&D investment, including FRAND licensing of patents covered by FRAND commitments, subject to reciprocity.