The FTC’s case against Qualcomm raises questions on tech’s future
Published: July 13, 2017
Publication: The Hill
“There is nothing worse than an unanswered question. For scientists and researchers, an unanswered question can hold up innovation. For businesses, it can scare off investment. In politics, unanswered questions can look like cover-ups and corruption.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against technology company Qualcomm rings true of all three of these problems. A case is like a question put to the judicial system of what the law is, and the process of […]
Qualcomm ramps up its patent battle against Apple by asserting six non-SEPs in Section 337 complaint filed with ITC
Published: July 12, 2017
Publication: IP Watchdog
“On Tuesday, July 7th, the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) published a notice of receipt of complaint filed by San Diego, CA-based mobile chipset developer Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM). The Qualcomm complaint alleges Section 337 violations of patent infringement caused by the importation and sale of certain mobile electronic devices and radio frequency and processing components facilitated by Cupertino, CA-based consumer mobile electronics giant Apple, Inc.”
Qualcomm’s corporate structure and overseas patents: key issues in answer to FTC complaint
Published: July 11, 2017
Publication: FOSS Patents
“A couple of weeks ago, Judge Lucy Koh of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California denied Qualcomm’s motion to dismiss the FTC’s antitrust complaint. My theory is that Qualcomm was trying to necessitate an amended FTC complaint, ideally (from Qualcomm’s point of view, not mine) to the effect that a FRAND rate-setting determination would have become necessary, in which case Qualcomm could have tried again to consolidate the FTC’s […]
Five key takeaways from the big patent and business deal agreed by Nokia and Xiaomi
Published: July 6, 2017
Publication: IAM
“Yesterday, Nokia announced a patent cross-licence and sale agreement with Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, which it said was part of a broader business cooperation agreement. No financial terms were disclosed, but we know that both sides will get a multi-year licence to wireless SEPS, and that the Chinese company will acquire some of Nokia’s patent assets outright.
At first glance, the deal looks similar to the one Xiaomi struck with Microsoft a little more than one […]
Qualcomm calls for iPhone ban as Apple patent case intensifies
Published: July 6, 2017
Publication: Financial Times
Qualcomm is asking a US agency to ban the import of certain iPhone models that it alleges infringed on its latest patents, escalating its legal battle with Apple.
The maker of Snapdragon processors and wireless modems claims the iPhone infringes on up to six patents, covering recent developments in smartphone performance, efficiency and power management.”
Qualcomm loses bid to squash FTC antitrust lawsuit
Published: June 27, 2017
Publication: CNET
“Qualcomm’s legal battle with the Federal Trade Commission will carry on.
A US federal judge ruled against Qualcomm’s motion to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit filed by the FTC, the Wall Street Journal reported late Monday. The suit alleges that Qualcomm used its power and position in the industry to extract high royalties from phone manufacturers and to weaken rivals. Qualcomm argued that the suit didn’t have merit and that the agency’s claim lacked evidence.
The ruling, while […]