Qualcomm renews global patent license with Apple
Qualcomm said it has renewed its global patent license agreement with Apple, with the renewal taking effect April 1, 2027 and no disclosed end date. The pact follows a long history: major litigation began in 2017, ended with a 2019 settlement that included a six-year license starting April 1, 2019 and a chipset supply deal, and Apple later extended through March 2027. Qualcomm framed the announcement as an extension of the license, and the company noted the statement is separate from recent discussions about which modem chips Apple will use in future iPhones.
Apple and Qualcomm renewed their global patent license effective April 1, 2027.
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Apple and Qualcomm fought legal battles that began in 2017. They settled in 2019 and signed a multiyear license and chipset supply deal. The renewed license starts April 1, 2027 and could lead to continued licensing or further product…
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