On June 5th, 2025, the leading smart device company OPPO announced the signing of a global patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (hereafter referred to as Volkswagen) to license OPPO's cellular standard-essential patents portfolio to the group, including 5G. Under the agreement, OPPO's cellular standard-essential patents will be licensed to Volkswagen to enhance user experiences for its connected vehicle offerings across its global product lineup.

Marking OPPO's first ever bilateral patent licensing agreement with a connected-car company, the collaboration reflects the broader adoption of OPPO's cellular standard-essential technologies beyond smartphones, especially in the automotive sector. OPPO's 5G SEPs are currently distributed in over 40 countries and regions globally, and according to LexisNexis® IPlytics, a leading patent analytics platform, OPPO ranked eighth globally in overall 5G patent strength as of January 2025.

In addition to communication technology, over 60 automobile companies have adopted OPPO's self-developed VOOC Flash Charging technology installed in more than 10 million vehicles, underlining OPPO's continuous expansion in 5G and mobile Internet, and its commitment to promoting cross-industry innovation with global partners.

As of March 2025, OPPO has filed over 113,000 patent applications and holds more than 62,000 granted patents globally. OPPO continues to invest in core technology areas including 5G/6G, artificial intelligence, charging, imaging, and video, reinforcing its position as a global leader in innovation and high-value intellectual property.

From OPPO

June 5th, 2025