Arm and Qualcomm Clash Over Licensing in High-Stakes Trial

The Delaware court case centers on Qualcomm's use of Nuvia's chip designs and could reshape IP licensing and chip industry dynamics.

The trial focuses on whether Qualcomm's existing license with Arm covers Nuvia's chip designs, acquired in a $1.4 billion deal in 2021.
Arm argues that Qualcomm violated licensing terms by not renegotiating Nuvia's higher royalty rates and seeks the destruction of Nuvia-based designs.
Qualcomm contends that its current license suffices and accuses Arm of attempting to stifle competition and raise royalties under financial pressure.
The case has significant implications for intellectual property rights, mergers, and the broader chip industry, including Windows AI PCs using Qualcomm chips.
Key witnesses include Arm CEO Rene Haas, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, and Nuvia founder Gerard Williams, with a verdict expected this week.