Qualcomm Fights Apple's Attempt to Move Battleground to U.K.
- Apple brings patent case against chipmaker to London court
- Qualcomm says dispute should be fought in its California home
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The saga of Apple Inc.’s war with Qualcomm Inc. over its lucrative use of patents has spilled into a U.K. court. But Qualcomm says their legal fight should stay firmly across the Atlantic.
Qualcomm asked Judge Paul Morgan on Tuesday to declare the British court has no right to determine whether it breached competition laws because the matter will effectively be settled in California, where Apple has been battling the chipmaker since May 2017. Qualcomm says Apple’s complaints have no relevant connection with England and Wales.