In the world of intellectual property, disputes can turn into complex legal battles, where seemingly simple cases turn into lengthy court battles.
Recently, Xiaomi and Huawei made headlines in a dispute over foldable smartphone patents.
Huawei has filed a lawsuit against Xiaomi, alleging patent infringement related to the hinges of foldable smartphones. However, Xiaomi denied these allegations, pointing out that the Huawei representative had distorted the facts and made false accusations.
The patent in question, known as “dragon bone” technology in foldable phones, according to the defendant, was independently developed and patented.
Xiaomi's defense emphasized the significant differences between the two patents, even going so far as to say: “We urge Yu to follow ‘fundamental and rigorous scientific standards' and stop unfairly criticizing competitors or mislead the public in the future. »
This technology debuted in the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 model, particularly notable for its hinge mechanism, which attracted the attention of Huawei.
However, the outcome of the patent dispute between these two companies remains uncertain at this time. In cases of this nature, determining the truth and who is right is complex, especially when it comes to patent lawsuits. These procedures can last years and generate significant legal costs.
This is why the parties involved often prefer to settle the dispute rather than prolong it. This could also be the case between Xiaomi and Huawei.