# Qualcomm and Huawei patent licensing agreement

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> Updated: 2026-10-05T06:27:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Qualcomm and Huawei have entered into a multi-year, broad patent licensing agreement covering several technology sectors, including 5G, computing, artificial intelligence, and networking. The arrangement involves a cross-licensing of their respective patent portfolios and includes Qualcomm’s purchase of specific Huawei patents located in the United States in the fields of computing, AI, and networking.

Reports suggest the agreement may involve Qualcomm licensing patents related to Huawei’s ‘LogicFolding’ chipmaking technique, a 3D chip-stacking method designed to improve semiconductor performance. This agreement marks a significant shift in the relationship between the two companies, as it includes Qualcomm paying for the use of Huawei’s 5G technology for the first time.

While specific financial terms and the exact duration of the agreement have not been disclosed, Huawei estimated that the cumulative value of its patent licensing contracts could exceed $6.9 billion following the completion of this deal. The transaction remains subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Huawei’s Chief Intellectual Property Officer, Alan Fan, stated the agreement demonstrates the value of Huawei’s innovations while recognizing Qualcomm’s foundational contributions to modern communication technologies.

## Claims

- Huawei and Qualcomm have signed a multi-year, broad patent licensing agreement. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- The agreement covers cross-licensing in 5G, computing, artificial intelligence, and networking. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Qualcomm will purchase certain Huawei patents registered in the United States. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- The deal is subject to regulatory approvals before it can be finalized. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- The agreement includes licensing for Huawei’s LogicFolding chipmaking technology. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Huawei expects its cumulative patent licensing contract value to exceed $6.9 billion. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Huawei and Qualcomm sign multi-year patent licensing agreement

Huawei and Qualcomm have signed a multi-year patent licensing agreement covering 5G, AI, and computing, including Qualcomm purchasing certain Huawei US patents and licensing LogicFolding chip technology.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qualcomm-and-huawei-announce-multi-year-patent-licensing-deal

### 2026-09-26: Qualcomm and Apple renew global patent license agreement

Qualcomm and Apple have renewed their global patent license agreement effective April 1, 2027, allowing Apple to continue using its own cellular modems while licensing Qualcomm’s technology.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qualcomm-and-apple-renew-global-patent-license-agreement

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