In a huge win for the U.S. patent system and all intellectual property holders, Apple admits that there is value to Qualcomm’s entire patent portfolio
, both standard essential patents and non-essential patents, by accepting a license agreement and ending all current hostilities aimed at the company. Apple also tacitly acknowledged Qualcomm’s modem leadership.
The first question that comes to mind is: why now? With the decision of the FTC case against Qualcomm, which is essentially-based on Apple’s complaint, still in the hands of Federal Judge Koh, it seemed unreasonable to see a settlement before the end of the FTC case. Is there a decision expected in the case? Is the FTC and Qualcomm planning on settling? No one really knows. However, the details of the settlement offer a clue.
This will also put pressure on the FTC to settle or Judge Koh to rule in favor of Qualcomm in the FTC lawsuit. With other international regulatory decisions, at least one current U.S. International Trade Commission decision, and other court cases going in Qualcomm’s favor, it would be hard to imagine a decision against Qualcomm in the FTC lawsuit. Members of TIRIAS Research attending some of the FTC lawsuit proceedings and foundThe settlement is a huge win for the U.S.
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