Qualcomm Wins Key Legal Battle Over Arm Licensing Dispute

A Delaware jury ruled Qualcomm's use of Nuvia technology complies with its existing license, dealing a setback to Arm's claims.

A jury in Delaware found Qualcomm did not breach its Architecture License Agreement (ALA) with Arm through its acquisition of Nuvia in 2021.
The ruling allows Qualcomm to continue developing custom CPUs using Nuvia technology under its existing ALA with Arm.
Arm's attempt to force Qualcomm into renegotiating a new licensing agreement was unsuccessful, potentially reducing future royalty revenues.
The decision provides Qualcomm with significant leverage in future licensing negotiations and removes uncertainty for its ongoing chip development.
Arm's stock dropped 5.7% following the verdict, while Qualcomm's stock rose 2.3%, reflecting investor reactions to the court's decision.