Tech Desk
Oct 02, 2024
In an unfavourable development in the realm of the high-end smartphone market, OnePlus' sales came to a halt owing to a patent dispute with InterDigital, a renowned company with mobile communication technology-related patents under its belt, including those for 5G.
OnePlus patent dispute in Germany
The recent development comes over the heels of an earlier dispute that concluded with another round of halted sales in Germany, though they backed up shortly after collapsing.
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Following a legal battle with Nokia, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) was obliged to halt sales in Germany.
OnePlus phones not available in Germany
The revival of sales is derived from a global patent licensing deal secured by OPPO, OnePlus' parent company, with Nokia in January this year.
Subsequent to the dispute, OnePlus phones have been taken down from its German online store unless the dispute gets settled.
Which OnePlus phones are available in Germany?
The only OnePlus devices available in Germany are the OnePlus Pad 2 and the OnePlus Watch 2, which buyers can buy from the official OnePlus website.
With the settlement not in view, the only certain thing in sight is the timing of the dispute between OnePlus and InterDigital, as the former is gearing up to launch the latest model of the OnePlus 13, its flagship phone.
