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Qualcomm vs. Apple – Apple blinks

Ultimately, the pressure proved too much for Apple. Apple and Qualcomm have settled their long-running dispute (see here) over patent royalties and chipsets in what looks to me to be...

Apple vs. Qualcomm – Pressure cooker pt. III.

A Christmas present from Germany. Qualcomm has struck another blow against Apple with a permanent injunction being granted against Apple which can only serve to further increase pressure on Apple...

Apple vs. Qualcomm – Pressure cooker pt. II

The injunction has teeth. In a surprising admission of weakness, Apple has admitted that if the injunction remains in force, it will be forced to settle with Qualcomm which I...

Qualcomm vs. Apple – Pressure cooker

Chinese injunction will increase pressure on Apple. Qualcomm has won a good victory in China with an injunction on the sale of a good number of Apple’s products which will...

Qualcomm FQ3 17 – Strong stomach

Reply to this post           Qualcomm has the stomach for a fight. Despite the seemingly challenging situation the company is currently experiencing, I think the company...

Apple vs. Qualcomm – Proxy war

Reply to this post           Apple’s intransigence plays into Qualcomm’s hands.  Qualcomm has been forced to adjust its guidance for the coming quarter after being informed...

Qualcomm – Tooth and nail.

Reply to this post           This time around, Qualcomm should fight. I think Qualcomm will best serve its shareholders by fighting tooth and nail to halt...

Xiaomi and Microsoft – The Office

Reply to this post           This deal is really about Office in China. Microsoft and Xiaomi have struck a deal where Xiaomi will take ownership of...

Oracle vs. Google – The Merry-go-round.

Reply to this post           I think Google will end up paying less than $1bn. Google and Oracle are at it again with Oracle asking for...

Patent licensing – House of cards.

Reply to this post           Standard Essential Patents not at risk of value collapse. The ongoing fight between Google (Motorola) and Microsoft is at risk of...