Chinese brands Oppo and OnePlus, owned by BBK Holding, have issued a joint statement regarding the future of companies in Europe in connection with rumors of exiting the EU market due to Nokia patent infringement. In this respect informs Android Authorized portal.
Oppo and OnePlus express their commitment to all current European markets. We’ve had a great start to 2023 with several successful product launches in Europe and we have new plans for new product launches before the year is out. As always, Oppo and OnePlus will continue to deliver innovative devices and best-in-class customer service.”
Earlier, it was learned that Oppo lost two patent infringement cases in which the plaintiff was Nokia. This led to the ban on the sale of Oppo smartphones in Germany, in connection with the appearance of rumors on the network that the company, along with its sister brand OnePlus, will leave the markets of the UK, Germany, Netherlands and France.
Oppo also commented on the ban on the sale of devices in Germany – according to a company representative, the court decision did not affect the company’s work in other European countries. Despite the suspension of sales in Germany, German users will continue to use their devices, contact service centers and receive software updates.
According to industry reporters, the statements made by Oppo and OnePlus are not clear about the companies’ plans after 2023. It is not known whether the patent proceedings will lead to the final exit of the Chinese giant, one of the 5 largest manufacturers in the world, from the European market.
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