Philips Sues Baseus in Europe Over Wireless Charging Patent
Philips has filed a lawsuit at the UPC Munich Local Division against Shenzhen Baseus Technology, alleging infringement of its patent EP2867997, a core patent for the Qi wireless charging standard.
WISECODE Take
Philips filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Baseus regarding patent EP2867997 at the UPC Munich Local Division on July 28, 2026. This is not an isolated case, but a systematic enforcement by an SEP holder using the unified court system. Many business owners mistakenly believe that compliance with the Qi standard guarantees safety, overlooking that individual patent holders can still sue. This case is critical because the same patent led to an injunction against Belkin across eight European countries on September 13, 2024. This highlights the power of UPC's single-action injunctions, which can instantly halt sales across multiple European markets. For hardware developers not targeting Europe or lacking wireless charging features, this case has no impact. However, for consumer electronics brands planning to expand abroad, this serves as a wake-up call to verify standard-essential patent licensing status.
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