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Telecommunications Nokia fires another IPR salvo at Qualcomm | Nokia fires another IPR salvo at Qualcomm |
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| by Stuart Corner | |
| Friday, 17 August 2007 | |
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Nokia alleges that Qualcomm's unfair trade practices include importing products, selling products for importation, and/or selling products after importation, and inducing others to import products such as handsets, that infringe Nokia patented technology in certain Qualcomm GSM/WCDMA and CDMA2000 chipsets. According to Nokia, "The patents in question relate to technologies that improve the performance and efficiency of wireless communication devices as well as enabling lower manufacturing costs, smaller product size and increased battery life. These technologies are important to Nokia's success as they allow its products to have competitive advantages over those of competitors." Nokia CFO, Rick Simonson, said: "We are taking this action to stop Qualcomm's practice of copying Nokia's patented technology, without permission, and making these innovations available to its chipset customers. We are seeking the same remedies Qualcomm has sought against Nokia in multiple venues around the world. Nokia will continue to ensure its rights and competitive advantage." |
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