Qualcomm Wins Arm Licensing Dispute, But Battle May Not Be Over

Qualcomm Wins Arm Licensing Dispute, But Battle May Not Be Over

A federal jury in Delaware has sided with Qualcomm in its legal battle with Arm, finding that the chipmaker did not breach its licensing agreement through the 2021 acquisition of Nuvia. The verdict comes after a two-year legal saga where Arm accused Qualcomm of misusing chip designs licensed to Nuvia. Key Takeaways: Jury Verdict: The jury found that Qualcomm did not breach its agreement with Arm. Nuvia's Role: The jury could not determine whether Nuvia itself breached its agreement with Arm, leaving the possibility for further legal action. Financial Stakes: Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia, a startup founded by former Apple engineers, was valued at $1.4 billion. Internal documents revealed Qualcomm projected potential annual savings of $1.4 billion on Arm payments. Arm's Perspective: Arm CEO Rene Haas emphasized that the "principles" behind the lawsuit remain unchanged. The Case: Arm initiated the legal action in 2022 after Qualcomm continued to pay existing royalty fee…