Apple Sues Qualcomm Over Royalties, Qualcomm Bites Back

[cdmagurus.com]

Apple has filed a lawsuit against partner Qualcomm, alleging the mobile chipmaker used its monopoly power to push for unfair licensing terms. Apple uses Qualcomm's baseband chips in the iPhone and iPad. Apple's lawsuit arrives just days after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Qualcomm over what it called aggressive and unfair business practices. The government, in particular, said Qualcomm had taken advantage of Apple. Qualcomm denied the allegations. “While we are still in the process of reviewing the complaint in detail, it is quite clear that Apple’s claims are baseless. Apple has intentionally mischaracterized our agreements and negotiations, as well as the enormity and value of the technology we have invented, contributed and shared with all mobile device makers through our licensing program,” said Don Rosenberg, executive vice president and general counsel, Qualcomm. Qualcomm was recently sued by the Korean government over similar claims.


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