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Ericsson accuses Lenovo of 5G patent holdout, seeks closure of Brazil CADE inquiry

Published

15 October 2026

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regulatory

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Telecom & Connectivity

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Brazil

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Fusion42 · 15 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ericsson has requested Brazil's competition authority to close an inquiry into its 5G patent licensing, accusing Lenovo of delaying negotiations and using competition proceedings to avoid licensing fees.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Brazilian competition scrutiny on 5G patent licensing is tightening. If you provide telecom tech in Brazil, expect licensing talks to grow thornier and factor potential delays into your market entry.

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1 source · 15 Oct 2026

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