Smartphone maker Xiaomi faces a key setback in India after some of the company’s devices were temporarily banned by a court in a patent dispute with Ericsson.

The Chinese company may, however, try to diffuse the crisis quickly by negotiating a license for the eight standard-essential mobile patents in the lawsuit with Ericsson.

“India is a very important market for Xiaomi and we will respond promptly as needed and in full compliance with Indian law,” Xiaomi said in a statement. “Also, we are open to working with Ericsson to resolve this matter amicably.”

The company said it hadn’t received an official notice yet from the Delhi High Court, which passed the order.

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