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Apple vs. Qualcomm – Pressure cooker pt. III.

A Christmas present from Germany. Qualcomm has struck another blow against Apple with a permanent injunction being granted against Apple which can only serve to further increase pressure on Apple...

Apple vs. Qualcomm – Pressure cooker pt. II

The injunction has teeth. In a surprising admission of weakness, Apple has admitted that if the injunction remains in force, it will be forced to settle with Qualcomm which I...

Qualcomm vs. Apple – Pressure cooker

Chinese injunction will increase pressure on Apple. Qualcomm has won a good victory in China with an injunction on the sale of a good number of Apple’s products which will...

Qualcomm FQ3 17 – Strong stomach

Reply to this post           Qualcomm has the stomach for a fight. Despite the seemingly challenging situation the company is currently experiencing, I think the company...

Apple vs. Qualcomm – Proxy war

Reply to this post           Apple’s intransigence plays into Qualcomm’s hands.  Qualcomm has been forced to adjust its guidance for the coming quarter after being informed...

Qualcomm – Tooth and nail.

Reply to this post           This time around, Qualcomm should fight. I think Qualcomm will best serve its shareholders by fighting tooth and nail to halt...

Xiaomi and Microsoft – The Office

Reply to this post           This deal is really about Office in China. Microsoft and Xiaomi have struck a deal where Xiaomi will take ownership of...

Oracle vs. Google – The Merry-go-round.

Reply to this post           I think Google will end up paying less than $1bn. Google and Oracle are at it again with Oracle asking for...

Patent licensing – House of cards.

Reply to this post           Standard Essential Patents not at risk of value collapse. The ongoing fight between Google (Motorola) and Microsoft is at risk of...

Ericsson vs. Apple – Power of precedent

Reply to this post           Apple in a weak position in its fight against Ericsson. Following the expiration of their licence deal in January 2015, Apple...