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华为2024年专利许可收入超6亿美元,公开专利3.7万件
Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-11-12 10:25

Core Insights - Huawei held its sixth Innovation and Intellectual Property Forum on November 11, focusing on the theme of "Open Innovation" and the importance of intellectual property in driving technological advancement and societal development [1][3] Group 1: Intellectual Property and Innovation - Huawei's Chief Legal Officer emphasized that open innovation is crucial for societal progress and is part of Huawei's core values, highlighting the company's commitment to protecting its own intellectual property while respecting others' rights [1] - In 2024, Huawei's patent licensing revenue is projected to be approximately $630 million, with historical patent licensing fees paid being three times the cumulative licensing income [3] - Huawei has consistently ranked first in the number of international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) since 2014, with 6,600 PCT applications expected in 2024 [3] Group 2: Research and Development Investment - Huawei's R&D expenditure for 2024 is set at 179.7 billion yuan, accounting for 20.8% of total revenue, with expectations to exceed 200 billion yuan in 2025 [3] - Over the past decade, Huawei has invested more than 1,249 billion yuan in R&D, which supports the generation of innovative outcomes [3] - The sixth "Top Ten Inventions" awards highlighted key innovations in areas such as computing and the Harmony operating system, showcasing Huawei's focus on future-oriented technologies [3] Group 3: Patent Licensing and Ecosystem - By the end of 2024, over 2.7 billion 5G devices, 1.2 billion consumer electronics, and 3.2 billion multimedia devices will have received patent licenses from Huawei [4] - 48 Fortune Global 500 companies have directly or indirectly obtained licensing from Huawei, indicating the company's significant role in the global patent ecosystem [4] - The Vice President of Huawei's Intellectual Property Department stated the company's commitment to promoting technology openness through various means, including software open-source and standard contributions [3][4] Group 4: Future Outlook - Huawei aims to enhance the innovation and intellectual property environment through collaboration with industry partners, fostering a supportive atmosphere for intellectual property protection and mutual industry development [4]