Intel accused said in a recent court filing, the anti-competitive business practices former rival Qualcomm (Qualcomm) are leading to the loss of billions of dollars, and force it to $ 1 billion selling price will sell its smartphone business to Apple modem chip .
It is reported that Intel reason for making this request, in order to protest against Qualcomm earlier this year presented an award , the award called anti-competitive practices harm competitors, and its licensing practices must change.
Intel Executive Vice President and General Counsel Stephen Rogers (Steven Rodgers) entitled "Why the decision against Qualcomm should be set up" in wrote:. "Intel chip modem to establish profitable business while fighting for nearly a decade we have invested billions of dollars, hired thousands of employees, and the acquisition of two companies. .. Intel was unable to overcome Qualcomm plans caused by man-made and fair competition insurmountable obstacle, so this year was forced out of the market. "
Qualcomm's appeal is expected to begin in early January 2020.
In addition, a group of car manufacturers and automotive suppliers for Qualcomm also issued a statement, saying licensing practices would cause car prices to rise.
Reference News: https://www.zdnet.com/article/intel-claims-qualcomm-anticompetitive-practices-caused-it-billions-in-losses/