华为知识产权部长：研发捷报频传，尽最大努力对外开放

Core Insights - Huawei emphasizes the importance of open innovation and knowledge protection in driving technological advancement and societal development [1][3][10] R&D Investment - Huawei has invested over 20% of its annual sales revenue in R&D for the past five years, with R&D expenses exceeding RMB 170 billion in 2024, accounting for 20.8% of total sales [1][4] - Cumulatively, Huawei has invested over RMB 1.2 trillion in R&D over the past decade, ranking 6th globally in R&D spending according to the 2024 EU Industry R&D Scoreboard [1][4] Open Source and Collaboration - Huawei's open-source initiatives include the HarmonyOS and Euler operating systems, aimed at enhancing technology efficiency and reducing costs for developers and partners [3][4] - The OpenHarmony community has seen over 8,100 contributors and more than 10 million lines of new open-source code submitted in the past year [4] Patent and Licensing Strategy - In 2024, Huawei publicly disclosed a record 37,000 new patents, with over 150,000 valid patents globally, making it the largest patent holder in China [6][10] - Huawei's patent licensing revenue reached a historical high of $630 million in 2024, with cumulative licensing revenue over the past decade potentially exceeding $4 billion [6][7] Industry Contributions - Huawei has signed 233 patent licensing agreements, with 95% achieved through negotiation, and has contributed significantly to standards in cellular communication and multimedia technologies [10] - The company has paid significantly more in licensing fees than it has received, with cumulative payments exceeding $12 billion [8] Public Engagement and Tools - Huawei launched the "Chasi Patent" tool to provide free access to patent data for researchers, which has received over 2 million visits since its launch [11] - The tool has been upgraded to include features like semantic search and AI summaries, enhancing its utility for the research community [11] Future Outlook - Huawei aims to foster an environment of open collaboration and innovation, emphasizing the importance of protecting intellectual property while driving industry growth [11]