OnePlus smartphones are banned again in Germany, this time over a 5G patent dispute with InterDigital, despite recently settling with Nokia.
After OPPO and Nokia resolved their patent issue not too long ago, the Chinese company appeared to be back on track as OnePlus phones could once more be marketed in Germany. However, OnePlus phones are now banned in Germany once more—and this time, it’s not Nokia’s fault, according to an unexpected development.
OnePlus Faces New Patent Dispute in Germany
A renewed patent dispute has led to Germany banning the sale of OnePlus phones once more. Wireless tech R&D business InterDigital alleges that OnePlus smartphones violate a patent and that the company is utilizing its 5G technology without authorization. If this sounds familiar, it’s because it’s similar to the recent dispute with Nokia.
As a result, OnePlus smartphones are banned in Germany once again. However, other products from the brand, like earbuds, smartwatches, and tablets, are still available for sale – at least for now.
OnePlus’s Official Response to the Patent Lawsuit
Meanwhile, in response, OnePlus issued an official statement:
“OnePlus places high value on intellectual property rights and fair access to standard essential patents, which is essential for driving innovation in the industry. We will continue to negotiate with InterDigital and wish to resolve this matter in an amicable way. Meanwhile, our commitment in Europe remains unchanged and we will continue to provide excellent products and services to our users.”
OnePlus and InterDigital are currently in negotiations to try to resolve the new dispute. However, it’s unclear how long it will take for OnePlus to resume selling smartphones. The lawsuit appears to only affect OnePlus phones, as the company is still offering other products. Right now, Germans can still buy the OnePlus Pad 2, Buds Pro 3, and Watch 2 directly from the company’s website.
It took about two years to resolve the issue with Nokia, during which OnePlus had to stop selling phones in Germany entirely. OnePlus probably wants to wrap things up considerably faster this time. Tech enthusiasts in Europe are looking forward to the OnePlus 13’s launch. If the issue isn’t handled quickly, OnePlus may lose out on a lot of possible revenue.
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