Core Insights - In 2024, global corporate R&D spending reached $1.3 trillion, with China emerging as a leader in intellectual property and global innovation ecosystems [1] - Huawei hosted the "6th Innovation and Intellectual Property Forum" in Beijing, emphasizing innovation, openness, and respect as key themes [1][2] - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) reported that China ranked 10th in the Global Innovation Index for the first time, with Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster topping the global rankings [2] Group 1: Huawei's R&D Investment - Huawei has consistently invested over 20% of its annual revenue into R&D over the past five years, with R&D expenses exceeding RMB 170 billion in 2024, accounting for 20.8% of total sales [3] - Cumulatively, Huawei has invested over RMB 1.2 trillion in R&D over the past decade [3] - Huawei led the world in international patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) in 2024, with 6,600 applications filed [3] Group 2: Intellectual Property Contributions - Huawei holds over 150,000 valid patents globally and has made over 200,000 patents available to the public for free use [4] - In 2024, Huawei published a record 37,000 new patents and contributed over 10,000 technical proposals to domestic and international standards organizations [5] - The "Chasi Patent" tool launched by Huawei has received over 2 million visits, providing a user-friendly patent search service for global researchers [6] Group 3: Collaboration and Licensing - Huawei's patent licensing revenue for 2024 is approximately $630 million, while the total paid in licensing fees historically is three times the cumulative licensing income [7] - Over 2.7 billion 5G devices and 1.2 billion consumer electronic devices have received patent licenses from Huawei [9] - Huawei has signed 233 patent licensing agreements, with 95% achieved through negotiation and mediation [10]

Core Viewpoint - Open innovation and intellectual property protection are not opposing forces but rather dual drivers of technological advancement, as stated by Huawei's Chief Legal Officer Song Liuping during the sixth Innovation and Intellectual Property Forum [2]. Group 1: Huawei's Innovations and Achievements - Huawei announced the results of the sixth "Top Ten Inventions" awards, recognizing key technological advancements in areas such as computing, HarmonyOS, and storage since 2015 [4]. - The sixth "Top Ten Inventions" includes: - Scale-up ultra-large-scale supernode computing platform, enabling flexible resource allocation and parallel processing [5]. - Harmony full-stack architecture innovation, enhancing user experience through seamless integration of software and hardware [6]. - New folding form factors, including the world's first commercial triple-fold smartphone and a foldable PC [7]. - Short-distance optical interconnection, improving reliability by 3 times and operational efficiency by 40% [8]. - Next-generation high-capacity SSD, achieving a fourfold increase in storage density and significant performance improvements [10]. - GigaGreen RAN, leading the industry in energy efficiency and user experience [11]. - New paradigm for assisted driving based on real-time environmental awareness [12]. - Ascend affinity mathematical reasoning acceleration, optimizing performance for large model inference [13]. - F5G-A 10G optical access technology, leading the industry in performance and reliability [14]. - Red Maple original color imaging technology, enhancing mobile photography accuracy [15]. Group 2: Intellectual Property and Research Investments - In 2024, Huawei is set to disclose a record 37,000 new patents, with an estimated patent licensing revenue of approximately $630 million [15]. - Huawei holds over 150,000 valid authorized patents globally and has been the top applicant for PCT international patents for ten consecutive years, with 6,600 applications in 2024 [15]. - Huawei's patent licensing technology is deeply embedded in the global smart terminal ecosystem, with over 2.7 billion 5G devices and 1.2 billion Wi-Fi devices receiving Huawei's patent licenses [16]. - The company has contributed over 10,000 new technical proposals to domestic and international standard organizations and published over 1,000 academic papers in 2024 [15]. - Huawei's R&D investment has reached a cumulative total of 1.249 trillion RMB over the past decade, with 2024 R&D expenses projected at 179.7 billion RMB, accounting for 20.8% of annual revenue [18].

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]

Core Insights - Huawei emphasizes the importance of open innovation as a driving force for social development and technological advancement, which is integral to its corporate DNA [1] - The company has committed over 20% of its annual sales revenue to research and development (R&D) for the past five years, with R&D expenditure exceeding 170 billion yuan in 2024, accounting for 20.8% of total sales revenue [1] - Huawei's cumulative R&D investment over the past decade has surpassed 1.2 trillion yuan, while its patent licensing revenue for 2024 is projected to be approximately 630 million USD [1] R&D and Innovation - Huawei's Vice President and Head of Intellectual Property, Fan Zhiyong, stated that the company is dedicated to promoting technological openness through various means, including software open-source, hardware openness, patent applications, standard contributions, and academic papers [2] - In 2024, Huawei plans to publish a record 37,000 new patents, contribute over 10,000 new technical proposals to domestic and international standard organizations, and publish more than 1,000 academic papers [2] - The OpenHarmony community has seen over 8,100 contributors submit more than 10 million lines of new open-source code, while the openEuler operating system has surpassed 10 million installations [2] Patent Licensing and Collaboration - By the end of 2024, over 2.7 billion 5G devices, more than 1.2 billion consumer electronic devices, and over 3.2 billion multimedia devices have received patent licenses from Huawei [2] - 48 Fortune Global 500 companies have directly or indirectly obtained licensing from Huawei [2] - Huawei launched the "Chasi Patent" service to provide free patent query services for global researchers, enhancing its functionality with features like semantic search and AI summaries [2] Future Outlook - Huawei aims to actively contribute to the improvement of the innovation and intellectual property environment and is willing to collaborate with industry partners to foster a supportive atmosphere for intellectual property protection [3]