Automakers fear Qualcomm antitrust win will increase cost of connected cars

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Qualcomm lost a legal battle in May this year
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Qualcomm lost a legal battle in May this year

Qualcomm is currently seeking to overturn a court ruling that requires it to renegotiate its patent licensing agreements with automakers

The cost of connected cars equipped with 5G technology is likely to increase if Qualcomm's patent licensing practices are not changed, according to automakers. In their filings in the 9th US Cir...

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