OnePlus Again Faces Sales Ban In Germany Due To New Patent Lawsuit

OnePlus is again facing a ban on selling their smartphones in Germany (photo:x @aivonet)

JAKARTA OnePlus is again facing a ban on selling their smartphones in Germany following the emergence of a new patent lawsuit. This time, the issue stems from a dispute with the InterDigital company, which claims that OnePlus uses patented 5G wireless technology without valid permission.

InterDigital, a company focused on research and development of wireless technology, is suing OnePlus for alleged patent infringement, resulting in the temporary suspension of sales of OnePlus smartphones in Germany. However, other products such as OnePlus Pad 2, Buds Pro 3, and Watch 2 are still available on the official OnePlus website in Germany.

This is not the first time OnePlus has faced a similar problem in Germany. Previously, the company managed to return to the German market after resolving a patent dispute with Nokia, which resulted in a nearly two-year ban on sales. The case with Nokia is related to the use of patented mobile technology without an official license. Just recently OnePlus resolved the conflict with Nokia, now they are faced with a new problem with InterDigital.

OnePlus Attitude

OnePlus has issued an official statement regarding the situation, emphasizing that they highly appreciate intellectual property rights and are committed to resolving this issue through negotiations with InterDigital. The company also ensures that existing devices will still receive full support, and they remain committed to the European market despite current challenges.

It is not yet clear how long it will take to reach an agreement between OnePlus and InterDigital. The previous dispute with Nokia took almost two years to resolve, but OnePlus is likely to hope that this problem can be resolved more quickly, especially given the highly anticipated launch of OnePlus 13. If this dispute is not resolved soon, OnePlus could lose significant sales opportunities in Germany, especially with the release of their upcoming latest flagship.

In addition to facing legal problems in Germany, OnePlus also faces potential challenges in India. India's Association of Cellphone Retailers (AIMRA) has voiced concerns about OnePlus' business practices, accusing the company of engaging in anti-competitive behavior. AIMRA claims that OnePlus, along with other Chinese smartphone brands, is making an exclusive distribution deal that harms traditional retailers. This issue could complicate OnePlus operations in critical markets like India.