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Core Viewpoint - Huawei, as the leading holder of communication patents in China, is engaged in a protracted legal battle with MediaTek over patent infringements, highlighting the tensions in the industry regarding patent licensing and fees [1][3][5]. Group 1: Patent Disputes - MediaTek's subsidiary has filed a lawsuit against Huawei in the European Unified Patent Court, accusing Huawei of infringing on communication patents, indicating a long-standing conflict between the two companies [3]. - The patent dispute dates back to 2022 when Huawei and MediaTek began negotiations for "5G standard essential patent" licensing, which ended in disagreement over terms perceived as unfair by MediaTek [3][5]. - In May 2024, Huawei initiated legal action against MediaTek in Shenzhen, claiming infringement of two communication patents and seeking an injunction [5]. Group 2: Legal Actions and Responses - Following Huawei's lawsuit, MediaTek counter-sued in multiple Chinese cities and also filed complaints in the UK, Germany, and the European Unified Patent Court, escalating the legal conflict [7]. - The ongoing litigation has drawn global attention, with calls for both parties to return to rational negotiations [7]. Group 3: Huawei's Patent Strategy - Huawei's founder, Ren Zhengfei, had anticipated such legal challenges and emphasized the importance of patent fees for the company's financial stability, especially after facing significant operational difficulties [8][10]. - Ren stated that while Huawei's patent fees should not be excessively high, they also cannot be too low, as this would hinder innovation across the industry [10]. - Huawei holds approximately 29,000 patents in the US and 19,000 in Europe, leading the world with 14.59% of essential 5G standard patents, generating substantial revenue from patent licensing [13].