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Qualcomm wins lawsuit against Arm, awarded $2 in damages for breach of contract
Key points
- Jury found Arm breached agreement and interfered with Qualcomm's business.
- Qualcomm was awarded $2 in damages.
- Arm claimed Qualcomm filed suit to avoid paying royalties.
- Jury sided with Arm on four other claims by Qualcomm.
- Arm interfered with Qualcomm's business relationship with Meta.
- The verdict followed a five-day trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
- Qualcomm accused Arm of violating the Architecture License Agreement (ALA).
- Qualcomm alleged Arm withheld Arm Compliance Kit (ACK) verification materials.
Jury Finds Arm in Breach
A Delaware jury determined that Arm breached its Architectural License Agreement with Qualcomm. The jury also found that Arm acted to disrupt Qualcomm's business. Despite these findings, Qualcomm was awarded a total of $2 in damages.
Background of Legal Disputes
The two companies have been involved in legal disputes for several years. In 2022, Arm sued Qualcomm following Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia, which also licensed Arm's technologies. Arm argued that Qualcomm did not obtain necessary permits for license transfers. Qualcomm later announced a "complete victory" when Arm's remaining claims were dismissed in that case.
Qualcomm's Claims and Jury's Decision
Qualcomm's lawsuit against Arm stemmed from information revealed during discovery in the previous case. After a five-day trial, the jury found that Arm breached agreements by withholding software patches and tools. The jury also found Arm intentionally interfered with Qualcomm's business deal with Meta, specifically regarding a reported leak to Bloomberg News in 2024 about a licensing agreement breach that delayed the deal. However, the jury sided with Arm on four other claims made by Qualcomm.
Statements from Both Companies
Arm stated that the lawsuit was an attempt by Qualcomm to avoid paying "billions of dollars" under existing licensing agreements. Arm expressed satisfaction with the jury's decision, noting the finding for Arm on four claims and the minimal damages awarded. Qualcomm, conversely, expressed gratification that the jury found Arm breached its Architectural License Agreement and failed to honor commitments.
Updates
- Arm interfered with Qualcomm's business relationship with Meta.
- The verdict followed a five-day trial in Wilmington, Delaware.
- Qualcomm accused Arm of violating the Architecture License Agreement (ALA).
- Qualcomm alleged Arm withheld Arm Compliance Kit (ACK) verification materials.
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How outlets covered it
A federal jury in Delaware ruled that Arm breached its contract with Qualcomm and interfered with Qualcomm's business relationship with Meta. Qualcomm was awarded $2 in nominal damages, while other claims were rejected. This verdict is part of an ongoing legal dispute between the two companies regarding CPU core licensing.
A Delaware jury found Arm breached its Architectural License Agreement with Qualcomm and intentionally interfered with Qualcomm's business, awarding Qualcomm $2 in damages. Arm stated the lawsuit was an attempt by Qualcomm to avoid paying billions in royalties.