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Which? files £480m consumer case against Qualcomm
25-02-2021
24-01-2018
Which? Has launched a £480 million collective claim against chipset manufacturer Qualcomm on behalf of 29 million UK consumers.
The consumer-focused magazine and campaigner has filed an opt-out collective claim against Qualcomm for refusing to license key chipset standard-essential patents to competitors, alleging the manufacturer is “abusing its dominance” in the market.
Which? also states that the San Diego-based company refuses to supply smartphone manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung with chipsets unless the companies obtain a separate licence and pay “substantial” royalties. These extra costs,
Which? argues, are being passed to millions of UK consumers.