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Germany has banned the sale of smartphones of both OnePlus and Oppo brands. The reason for this ban is a case of patent theft. According to wireless tech research and development company InterDigital, Oppo and OnePlus are accused of using 5G technology without permission.
This is not the first time OnePlus has been banned
Let us tell you that this is not the first time that such allegations have been made against OnePlus. About two years ago, OnePlus was accused of stealing Nokia's patent in a similar case. This had an impact on the sales of OnePlus and its sister company Oppo.
Rest of the products including smartwatch will be sold as before
However, once again the sale of OnePlus smartphones has been banned. Let us tell you that this ban has been imposed on smartphones, while OnePlus brand earbuds, smartwatches and tablets will remain available for sale as before.
OnePlus issued a statement
Chinese smartphone company OnePlus has issued a statement in this matter, according to which the company is in constant touch with InterDigital and hopes that the matter will be resolved soon, so that smartphone sales can start again in Germany. OnePlus said that OnePlus adheres to the rules of high value intellectual property rights. It also follows patent regulations, which is essential for the development of the industry. What is a patent?
Patent is a right. Patent rights are given to any person or organization for its innovative technology. In simple words, suppose Samsung has created AMOLED display, which is the best among other display technologies, then it is Samsung's own technology, the patent of which will be held by Samsung. If any other brand wants to use AMOLED technology, it will have to take permission from Samsung. If he does not do this, his product may be banned.
must pay royalties
Patent means that no one else can copy its technology. Patent is one such legal right. If you use someone else's patented technology, you will have to take permission. Besides, you will also have to pay royalty.