Qualcomm and Apple agree to six-year patent and chipset supply
A long-brewing, global battle between Qualcomm and Apple ended yesterday with the two companies agreeing to end all ongoing litigation related to allegations from Apple that Qualcomm took a monopolistic stance with a “no license, no chips” policy related to Qualcomm’s extensive standard essential patent portfolio and pole position in the cellular modem market.
Qualcomm previously provided modems for Apple’s iPhones but the Cupertino firm and its contract manufacturers cut off royalty payments.
