Qualcomm-Huawei deal shows patents can bridge divided tech world
By Steve Scherer ( October 6, 2026, 21:11 GMT | Comment) -- Qualcomm and Huawei's new multiyear patent agreement could support the US chipmaker's expansion beyond smartphones while giving its Chinese rival another route to monetize research despite US restrictions.Qualcomm and Huawei's multiyear patent agreement announced on Monday gives the US chipmaker access to a Chinese rival's growing technology portfolio while helping sanctions-constrained Huawei convert years of research into licensing revenue, illustrating how the two countries remain connected in the global intellectual property market....
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