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.