( October 6, 2026, 05:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Chinese telecom giant Huawei and US chipmaker Qualcomm have reached a multi-year patent licensing agreement that includes cross-licenses across 5G, computing, AI and networking technologies. The deal also includes Qualcomm's purchase of certain Huawei US patents in the areas of computing, AI, networking and other technologies, Huawei said in a statement Monday. The agreement, which requires regulatory approval, reflects mutual recognition of each company's intellectual property contributions and commitment to licensing practices consistent with fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory, or FRAND, principles, the statement added.Statement follows....
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