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HP pairs with US-blacklisted Huawei for WiFi tech licensing
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The deal resolves patent infringement disputes and gives HP access to roughly 2,000 essential Wi-Fi 6 patents through a European-administered pool.
Key facts
- The agreement, announced on November 18, 2025, gives HP access to approximately 2,000 patents spanning 245 patent families
- HP now joins a roster of nearly 40 licensees in the Sisvel Wi-Fi 6 pool
- The deal resolves patent infringement disputes and gives HP access to roughly 2,000 essential Wi-Fi 6 patents through a European-administered pool
- The Sisvel Wi-Fi 6 pool operates through an independent administrator based in Europe, and the licensing terms follow what’s known as FRAND principles: Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory
Summary
HP Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with the Sisvel Wi-Fi 6 patent pool, a deal that quietly resolves patent infringement disputes with several pool members, including Huawei, the Wilus Institute of Standards and Technology, and Philips. The agreement, announced on November 18, 2025, gives HP access to approximately 2,000 patents spanning 245 patent families. The Sisvel Wi-Fi 6 pool operates through an independent administrator based in Europe, and the licensing terms follow what’s known as FRAND principles: Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory. Huawei has been a foundational member of this particular pool since July 2022.