San Diego, California-based Qualcomm noted that the federal jury ruled Qualcomm’s patents were valid. However, it does not sell licenses for the technology in question, which is used by Broadcom in high definition set top cable, satellite TV boxes and other high-def video equipment, that the jury’s decision would not affect Qualcomm’s business.
It is the latest in a long-running legal feud between the wireless chipmakers, in which both companies have accused the other of infringing on various patents.
Qualcomm also said yesterday the jury gave an adverse advisory verdict on whether Qualcomm had waived its rights to enforce its two patents against Broadcom by participating in a video standards-setting body. This issue must be decided by the trial judge, but no date for such a ruling has yet been set.
