HP and Huawei Sign Global WiFi Patent Cross-Licensing Deal

Hewlett-Packard and Huawei have entered into a multiyear global patent cross-licensing agreement, granting the American personal computing and printer manufacturer rights to use certain Huawei WiFi patents. The deal, announced on August 26, 2026, resolves a prior intellectual property dispute and allows Huawei reciprocal access to HP's patent portfolio.

The agreement centers on Huawei's WiFi technology patents, including those for the WiFi 7 standard. While the specific patents and financial terms were not disclosed, the companies described the arrangement as a standard industry practice for accessing essential technology. "This is a standard-essential patent license covering WiFi technology, something used broadly across the industry and routine for companies whose products connect to WiFi," an HP spokesperson stated. The company emphasized that the deal "is not new, and does not represent a broader strategic or commercial relationship, partnership, or collaboration with Huawei."

The cross-licensing deal follows a legal dispute that began in August 2025, when Huawei accused HP of implementing its WiFi 6 patents without a license. That conflict was partially resolved in November...