You Oppo and OnePlus smartphonesChinese manufacturers owned by BBK Electronics, banned their sale in Germany. Claim from outside Nokia, from Finland, for a 5G patent used by brands has banned the sale of products in the country and may extend the ban to other European countries. The Finnish company accuses manufacturers of using its technology without permission.

OnePlus and Oppo banned in Germany

Not yet in the US Smartphones Oppo – and other Chinese companies such as Huawei because it was banned by the government — for commercial reasons, consumers in Germany cannot buy cell phones from company and its sister OnePlus by court order in defense Nokia – a division for the supply of equipment, and not a division for the production of smartphones. The lawsuit of the Finnish company was opened several years ago, but only now the result has been received. Anyone who goes to the Oppo and OnePlus website in Germany will have access to the content without any problems, but the purchase options are disabled.

OUR Nokia blames two Chinese manufacturers who are subsidiaries BBK Electronicsto use their technology for 5G connection without permission (not to mention payment) for your patent. The Finnish company demanded the closure of sales Oppo and OnePlus smartphones until the two brands streamline the technology license, which means paying to use it.

The ban may apply to other countries

The court decision may serve as a basis for other European countries, mainly members of the European Union, to ban the sale Oppo and OnePlus smartphones in their territories. If this happens, the two brands will suffer financial losses, which could mean a succession of companies in Europe. Even after the ban, support for German customers will continue.

Source: Android Control.

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