Qualcomm to ask appeals court for vindication in FTC antitrust case

Qualcomm Inc on Thursday will urge a U.S. appeals court to reverse a ruling that...

) on Thursday will urge a U.S. appeals court to reverse a ruling that it abused its position as a giant of the semiconductor industry and overcharged smartphone makers for access to its patented technology.

The three judges hearing the arguments will likely take several months to issue their ruling but could give some indication on Thursday of how they will rule. In an unusual move, a lawyer for the U.S. Department of Justice will argue in support of Qualcomm at Thursday’s hearing.

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