Qualcomm wins major victory in licensing case against Arm
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Qualcomm will continue to sell its processors
The jury also found that chips produced using Nuvia technology, which played a central role in Qualcomm’s entry into the personal computer market, were properly licensed under Qualcomm’s agreement with Arm, clearing the way for Qualcomm to continue selling them.
Although this result is a victory for Qualcomm, the jury is out He was unable to determine whether Nuvia violated its agreement with Arm, meaning the case could be heard again. “If this case were tried again, I don’t think either side has or would win a clear victory,” U.S. District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika said in the case.
Arm wanted Nuvia designs destroyed
By purchasing Nuvia, Qualcomm aimed to design its own ARM processors and at the same time make significant savings on the licensing fees it paid to Arm. According to the company’s internal documents, this savings amount 1.4 billion dollars annually It was predicted that he would find it. On the other hand, Arm would result in a loss of $50 million in revenues. claimed and therefore He demanded that Nuvia destroy its designs based on Arm technology.
The jury sided with Qualcomm after reviewing Arm’s internal documents, which estimated Arm could lose $50 million in revenue as a result of the Nuvia acquisition. However, as we mentioned, the legal process between the two companies has not been concluded yet. There is also the possibility that the parties will sit down and reach an agreement in the coming period.
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