How Many Times Should Qualcomm be Paid for Old Technology?
Published: May 18, 2017
Publication: IPWatchdog
“Qualcomm was once known as a major innovator, one of the prime developers of modern cellular technology. Now Qualcomm has become the Snidely Whiplash of the patent world, holding much of the telecommunications industry hostage to Qualcomm’s aging patent portfolio. Well, Qualcomm may finally be getting its just deserts. Already in trouble in Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Europe for its anti-competitive practices, Qualcomm is now facing the Federal Trade Commission in U.S. District Court.”
Qualcomm Sues Apple’s Contract Manufacturers in Rising Fight
Published: May 17, 2017
Publication: Bloomberg
“Qualcomm Inc.’s battle with Apple Inc. is heating up as the chip company hauls assemblers of the iPhone into a U.S. court on claims they are failing to pay patent royalties.
Four Asian contract manufacturers, including Foxconn Technology Groupand Pegatron Corp., aren’t complying with obligations to pay for the use of patented technology, according to a complaint Qualcomm said it filed in federal court in San Diego. The […]
Intel supports FTC against Qualcomm, says antitrust investigations enabled its new deal with Apple
Published: May 16, 2017
Publication: FOSS Patents
“On Friday, the FTC opposed Qualcomm’s motion to dismiss the pending antitrust litigation in the Northern District of California, and got support from several amici curiae, with Samsung stressing that it is harmed by Qualcomm in two capacities: as a device maker and as a chipset vendor.
Intel is “only” the latter, and it’s very actively involved in the fight to open up the market. It filed an amicus curiae […]
Samsung, Intel Join FTC’s Antitrust Suit Against Qualcomm
Published: May 16, 2017
Publication: Extreme Tech
“Intel and Samsung have both joined the FTC’s lawsuit against Qualcomm, accusing the smartphone SoC and wireless modem manufacturer of engaging in practices that violate antitrust law. Fair disclosure requires me to note that Intel’s brief is impossible to read without chortling. Anyone who recalls AMD’s antitrust lawsuits against Intel may have a similar problem, given Intel’s smug dismissal of AMD’s complaints at the time, compared with the outraged tone it takes in […]
Samsung joins the fray, supports FTC against Qualcomm: “directly harmed” in two capacities
Published: May 13, 2017
Publication: FOSS Patents
“In today’s opposition to a Qualcomm motion to dismiss the FTC’s antitrust complaint, the FTC says “[o]ther chipmakers may not wish to sue Qualcomm for a number of reasons, including fear of countersuit for infringement, escalation, litigation fees, disrupted relationships with OEMs […].” While all of that can affect a chipmaker’s calculus, the situation is far worse for device makers: they have to fear massive disruption should Qualcomm cease […]
Samsung, Intel Back U.S. Regulator’s Suit Against Qualcomm
Published: May 12, 2017
Publication: Wall Street Journal
“Samsung Electronics Co. and Intel Corp. on Friday filed briefs supporting a U.S. regulator’s lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc. that argues the chip company used its dominant position in cellphone chips to force customers to accept unfair terms.
The amicus briefs by Intel, a major Qualcomm rival, and Samsung, which is both a customer and a competitor, backed a lawsuit filed in January by the Federal Trade Commission. The briefs came the same day the FTC filed its rebuttal […]