Oppo vs Nokia: SC refuses to stay Delhi HC order asking Oppo to deposit 23% of India sales

Nokia claimed that Oppo had sold 77 million devices incorporating its patented technology post the license agreement's expiry.

In response, Oppo challenged the Delhi HC's order in the Supreme Court. The company argued that two of the three patents claimed by Nokia had been rejected in other jurisdictions, raising doubts about their validity.

Oppo also highlighted that it had already furnished a bank guarantee exceeding the claimed amount, demonstrating its willingness to address the issue.

Nokia in the court countered Oppo's arguments by emphasizing the Chinese company's significant hardware production based on Nokia's technology.

Nokia asserted that Oppo continued to use its patented technology even after the license agreement's expiration in 2021.  Nokia pointed out that the deposit directed by the Delhi HC was crucial as Oppo is currently under scrutiny from income tax authorities and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).

Moreover, Nokia revealed that Oppo had filed a case in China to seek a determination of royalty, a move that Nokia perceived as an attempt to complicate the ongoing proceedings.