INTELLECTUAL TERRAIN: ASIAN OPERATIONS

A legal battle centered around patent licensing and royalty payments began in 2017 between the two tech giants Apple Inc. and Qualcomm Incorporated.

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The conflict began in 2017 when Apple filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm, alleging that Qualcomm was charging unfair royalties for technologies it didn't directly contribute to, such as Apple's own innovations in mobile devices. Apple accused Qualcomm of abusing its dominant position in the market for wireless modem chips, which are crucial components in smartphones and other mobile devices.

In response, Qualcomm countersued Apple, claiming that Apple was infringing on its patents and seeking import bans on iPhones. The legal battle escalated with multiple lawsuits filed in various jurisdictions worldwide, including China.