Qualcomm Puts Value of Patents on Line in Apple Jury Trial
- Winner of San Diego case may gain leverage in global showdown
- Chipmaker seeks to show its technology’s importance for iPhone
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Qualcomm Inc. is putting the value of its patent portfolio on the line in a California courtroom in its hometown to try to make Apple Inc. pay for using technology the chipmaker credits for the iPhone’s commercial success.
It’s the first time a U.S. jury will have a say in the two-year, sprawling global battle between the tech giants. Qualcomm alleges that Apple infringed patents related to technology for graphics processing and battery power conservation, which the San Diego-based company says improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of smartphones.