Qualcomm Files Global Antitrust Complaints Against Arm Over Licensing Practices

Qualcomm accuses Arm of restricting technology access and altering its licensing model, escalating tensions in the semiconductor industry.

Qualcomm has filed antitrust complaints with regulators in the U.S., EU, and South Korea, alleging Arm engages in anticompetitive practices.
The complaints claim Arm's shift away from an open licensing model threatens the semiconductor ecosystem and market competition.
Arm denies the allegations, asserting its commitment to innovation, competition, and adherence to contract terms.
This legal action follows Qualcomm's December 2024 Delaware court victory, which upheld its right to use Nuvia's designs under existing licenses.
Arm's reported plans to increase royalties and potentially manufacture its own chips have added to the broader commercial dispute between the two companies.