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Core Insights - Huawei's sixth Innovation and Intellectual Property Forum emphasized the importance of open collaboration and intellectual property protection in driving technological innovation and social development [1][3] - The forum aimed to address how substantial R&D investments can create sustainable business models, the role of patents as either a "moat" or a "toll booth," and the future of innovation in uncharted technological territories [3][5] R&D Investment - Huawei maintains a rigorous commitment to R&D, investing over 10% of its sales revenue annually, with this figure exceeding 20% in the past four years [5] - In 2024, Huawei's R&D expenditure reached 179.7 billion RMB, accounting for 20.8% of total sales revenue, and over the past decade, cumulative R&D expenses surpassed 1.249 trillion RMB [5] - Huawei has ranked among the top six global companies in R&D investment for eight consecutive years, alongside major tech firms like Alphabet, Apple, Samsung, and Intel [5] Intellectual Property Achievements - As of the end of 2024, Huawei holds over 150,000 valid patents globally, with more than 50,000 in China and approximately 29,000 in the U.S. [6] - Huawei's international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) reached 6,600 in 2024, maintaining its position as the top global user since 2014 [6] - The company's patents cover critical areas such as 5G, Wi-Fi, and multimedia, with over 2.7 billion 5G devices and 1.2 billion consumer electronics having received Huawei's patent licenses [6] Knowledge Property Operations - Huawei follows the FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) principle in its patent operations, generating approximately $630 million in patent licensing revenue in 2024 [7] - The company has signed 233 patent licensing agreements to date, with 22 new agreements in 2024, including partnerships with industry giants like Nokia, Ericsson, Amazon, and Samsung [7] - Huawei's approach reflects a commitment to fostering a collaborative knowledge ecosystem, as highlighted by industry leaders at the forum [7] Innovation Highlights - The forum showcased the sixth "Top Ten Inventions," focusing on core technologies that can create new products and significant value across six cutting-edge fields [10] - Innovations in computing include a dual-engine AI computing platform and advancements in the HarmonyOS ecosystem, which has surpassed 1 billion devices [10][11] - Breakthroughs in storage and communication technologies are enhancing the digital economy's infrastructure, with new SSDs achieving a fourfold increase in capacity density [11] Open Innovation Commitment - Huawei's dedication to open innovation is evident in its contributions to global standards and open-source projects, with over 10,000 new technical proposals submitted in 2024 [12] - The company launched the "Chasi Patent" public service project to provide free patent query services to global researchers, enhancing knowledge sharing [12] - Huawei's collaborative approach aims to build a positive business ecosystem and promote the value flow of intellectual property, as emphasized by industry experts [13]