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May 23, 2019

FTC win against Qualcomm may boost competition, but quick appeal likely

The Federal Trade Commission says its antitrust suit triumph against Qualcomm Inc.’s so-called “no license, no chips” model will help boost competition in a growing industry, but the company isn’t done fighting.

FTC win against Qualcomm may boost competition, but quick appeal likely
U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh

The Federal Trade Commission's triumph in an antitrust lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc.'s "no license, no chips" model will help boost competition in a growing industry, the regulatory agency said Wednesday, but the chipmaker isn't done fighting.

The decision "is an important win for competition in a key segment of the economy," FTC Bureau of Competition Director Bruce Hoffman said in a statement, following the 233-page ruling by Jud...

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