Recently, InterDigital announced that Lenovo used its 4G and 5G technology patents without their authorization, and has obtained a temporary injunction against Lenovo-related products in a German court. This news undoubtedly sounded the alarm bell for Lenovo, reminding us that we can no longer indulge in the utopian fantasy of "technology without borders".
For many years, Lenovo has always believed in the concept of "technology without borders", believing that as long as you can buy other people's technology, you can achieve product upgrading. This line of thinking did work in Lenovo's early days, but as time goes on and the international environment changes, its potential risks become increasingly apparent.
Once it comes to core technology, foreign manufacturers often use patent advantages to coerce. ZTE is a case in point, having been forced to pay a hefty fine for violating US sanctions. Huawei has also been mired in patent disputes many times, and although it has been able to tide over the difficulties by relying on independent innovation, it has paid a lot of price. Now, it is Lenovo's turn to taste the bitter fruit of "technology without borders".
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Lenovo was banned this time, ostensibly because of the infringement of InterDigital's 4G and 5G patents, but in fact, there is a deeper game behind it. In today's increasingly fierce global competition in science and technology, mastering core technology means mastering the right to speak.
Through technological blockade, foreign manufacturers can not only raise patent fees, but also influence the development path of Chinese enterprises. If it fails to develop key technologies, Lenovo's global layout will be hit again and again.
Once upon a time, Lenovo was still intoxicated with the joy of performance growth in recent years. As the world's largest PC manufacturer, it has a global market share of 24%. But how much of these achievements are based on dependence on foreign technology? Lenovo's mobile phone business has been difficult to make breakthroughs, and the main reason is the lack of an autonomous and controllable operating system.
Nowadays, as countries strengthen the protection and control of core technologies, the beautiful imagination of "technology without borders" is falling apart. Not only have Chinese companies been suppressed, but even Europe and the United States are no longer sharing technology so amicably. Technology is increasingly moving towards "de-globalization", which is the general trend.
Lenovo's tragic ban on sales should be a wake-up call for us - we must recognize that "technology without borders" is a castle in the air, and taking the road of independent innovation is the way to survive. If Chinese enterprises want to gain a foothold on the world stage, they can no longer simply rely on the introduction of foreign technology, but should actively invest in research and development, and strive to master independent intellectual property rights in more fields.
In cutting-edge technologies such as mobile communications, Huawei has set an example with its outstanding performance. If Lenovo wants to reverse the current predicament, it must also learn from Huawei, adjust its development strategy, adhere to independent innovation, increase R&D investment, and cultivate its core technical team. Survive in continuous innovation in order to prosper.
Although the "ban on sales" made Lenovo pay a heavy price, it also gave us a wake-up call - we must face up to the changes in the international environment and recognize the trap of "technology without borders". Only by continuous innovation can we win the first opportunity in new technologies and new formats. If Chinese enterprises want to gain a firm foothold in the fierce international competition, they must dare to face the reality, adjust their development strategies, and adhere to the road of independent innovation.
At the national level, it is necessary to increase investment in scientific research, improve the protection of intellectual property rights, and create a good environment for enterprise innovation. Enterprises should establish self-confidence, continuously strengthen their R&D capabilities, and strive to master intellectual property rights in more cutting-edge technology fields.
Only by continuously mastering the core technology and cultivating independent brands with international competitiveness can Chinese enterprises gain a firm foothold and win respect in the complex and changeable international competition.
Let us work together to continuously break through the blockade of science and technology, and establish a new image of Chinese enterprises with independent innovation. Every successful story of independent innovation will inspire more Chinese enterprises to strive forward, and ultimately gain the scientific and technological independence and self-confidence of our generation.