OPPO Joins Access Advance VDP Pool as a Licensor

OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, recently announced that it has become a licensor of Access Advance LLC Video Distribution Patent ("VDP") Pool. Going forward, OPPO's HEVC/H.265 and VVC/H.266 standard essential patents will be included in the VDP Pool's patent portfolio licenses.

The VDP Pool covers standard essential patents for all four major video codecs currently used by video distribution providers: HEVC (H.265), VVC (H.266), VP9, and AV1. Including ByteDance, Dolby, JVC Kenwood, Kuaishou, HFI (an affiliate of MediaTek), Mitsubishi, Philips, Tencent, and other major technology companies, have joined the VDP Pool as licensor or licensee.

"We are pleased to be part of a collective effort that encourages transparency and balance in the patent licensing for video streaming industry. The VDP Pool demonstrates how collaborative licensing can support long-term growth for the ecosystem which is consistent with OPPO’s sustained IP strategy." said Vincent Lin, Head of Patent Licensing at OPPO.

As a leading global technology company, OPPO consistently invests in research and development across key fields such as 5G/6G, video codecs, Wi-Fi, AI, imaging and fast-charging. These innovations enhance user experiences and lead to high-value intellectual property assets. As of June 30, 2025, OPPO has filed over 115,000 patent applications and has more than 63,000 granted patents globally. Among these, 106,000 are utility patents, accounting for 92% of all OPPO patent applications.