Qualcomm Ends $75M Lawsuit Linked To Apple's Patent Licensing Claims
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Qualcomm Inc (NASDAQ:QCOM) has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit with its shareholders over patent licensing claims, marking a victory for investors. The lawsuit accused Qualcomm of misleading shareholders about its business practices, specifically concerning patent licensing, which allegedly inflated the company’s stock price. Despite previous legal challenges with Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) and the U.S. FTC, Qualcomm largely prevailed. The settlement ends a chapter of legal uncertainty for Qualcomm.
June 19, 2024 | 6:27 pm
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Qualcomm has agreed to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit with its shareholders over patent licensing claims. This settlement ends a chapter of legal uncertainty and potential financial liability for the company.
The settlement of the lawsuit removes a significant legal overhang for Qualcomm, which could positively impact investor sentiment and the stock price in the short term.
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Apple was previously involved in legal disputes with Qualcomm over patent licensing. Although not directly impacted by this settlement, the resolution of Qualcomm's legal issues could indirectly affect Apple's business relations with Qualcomm.
While Apple is not directly impacted by Qualcomm's settlement, the resolution of Qualcomm's legal issues could have indirect effects on their business relationship.
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