Licensing

Jury Upholds Qualcomm’s Chip Licensing Rights in Legal Clash With Arm, Leaving Door Open for Additional Litigation

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In a recent legal skirmish, Qualcomm triumphed over Arm in a significant court decision, affirming Qualcomm’s rights under its licensing agreement. The dispute between these technology giants commenced after Qualcomm’s acquisition of Nuvia, a chip designer previously licensed by Arm. Nuvia, which was established by former Apple engineers, specialized in semiconductor design. Following its acquisition, Qualcomm integrated Nuvia’s technologies into its cutting-edge Snapdragon chip series. These chips were pivotal in powering Microsoft’s inaugural Copilot PCs. Arm, however, contested Qualcomm’s actions, arguing that Qualcomm had wrongly transferred Nuvia’s licensing rights without obtaining necessary permissions from Arm—an … Read more

Qualcomm Triumphs Over Arm in Crucial Licensing Showdown

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San Diego, California – In a significant legal victory, Qualcomm Inc. has successfully defended its stance in a licensing dispute with Arm Ltd., a major chip designer based in the United Kingdom. This ruling, delivered by a U.S. court, dismissed Arm’s claims against Qualcomm, asserting that the latter did not violate licensing agreements. The confrontation began when Arm accused Qualcomm of breaching terms by using specific chip technology in an unauthorized manner. Arm, which provides the architecture for the majority of the world’s smartphone processors, argued that Qualcomm’s actions after acquiring Nuvia—a chip startup—constituted misuse … Read more

Jury Deliberation Underway in High-Stakes Qualcomm vs. Arm Licensing Showdown

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In Wilmington, Delaware, a significant legal battle is underway as jurors begin deliberations in the high-stakes licensing dispute between Qualcomm Inc. and Arm Ltd. This case, drawing attention from across the technology sector, centers on the complexities of patent licensing and its impact on the broader industry. At stake are crucial licensing terms and potential revenues amounting to billions of dollars, pivotal not only for the companies involved but also for the tech industry at large. Qualcomm, a major player in the chipmaking industry, has been at odds with Arm, a British semiconductor and software … Read more

Legal Team Assembles for Sunrun in High-Stakes Civil Rights Battle Over Former Employee’s Licensing Issue

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Hartford, Connecticut — In a lawsuit that raises serious questions about workplace responsibilities and legal oversight, a former employee of Sunrun Installation Services has initiated legal action against his ex-employer. Filed by attorney Robert M. Berke on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court, the case centers around George Edward Steins, who was arrested and subsequently charged with employing an unregistered home improvement salesperson. Steins’ legal complaint alleges that Sunrun’s failure to notify the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection about the termination of his employment in 2017 — which ended his association with the company’s … Read more