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Apple and Qualcomm surprisingly settle their legal differences, and it’s pretty clear who won |
April 17, 2019
Just when their legal battle was just beginning the trial phase, Apple and Qualcomm have ironed out their differences in a surprise settlement. The terms of the agreement include the dismissal of all litigation between the two companies as well as any pending cases brought by Apple’s global contract manufacturers, and basically returns the relationship to the way it was before the allegations started flying.Most notably, Apple has agreed to pay Qualcomm a one-time payment of an undisclosed sum, as well as royalties going forward. Both companies issued short press releases to announce the agreement, but it’s hard to find much good news in it for Apple. Qualcomm is getting paid and keeps Apple as a customer, and there’s no indication that they will be changing their business practices.To read this article in full, please click here
Link: https://www.pcworld.com/article/3389817/apple-qualcomm-settle-legal-case.html#tk.rss_all
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