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Huawei, HP Ink Multi-Year Wi-Fi Patent Deal
26 Aug
Summary
- Huawei and HP signed a multi-year patent agreement covering Wi-Fi technologies.
- The deal includes patents for the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard, expanding Huawei's reach.
- This agreement follows a past patent infringement lawsuit filed by Huawei against HP.
Chinese technology giant Huawei announced on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, that it has reached a multi-year cross-licence agreement with HP Inc. This accord covers patents essential for Wi-Fi technology, including the advanced Wi-Fi 7 standard.
The agreement allows both companies to access a range of patents from each other. While financial terms were not disclosed, HP described the deal as a routine licence for industry-standard technology, not indicative of a broader commercial relationship.
This development highlights Huawei's sustained importance in global wireless standards, even amidst U.S. trade restrictions imposed since 2019. The company has been actively expanding its patent portfolio and licensing business.
The multi-year pact follows a lawsuit Huawei filed in August 2025 against HP in Europe's Unified Patent Court, alleging unauthorized use of a Wi-Fi 6 patent. HP later joined a Wi-Fi 6 patent pool, which resolved legal actions with Huawei and Philips.
