Qualcomm says UK consumer lawsuit over smartphone chip royalties will be withdrawn
Which? is withdrawing its UK lawsuit against Qualcomm over chip royalties. The group found no evidence of competition law breaches or higher consumer prices.
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QUALCOMM Incorporated announced on February 17, 2026, that it will withdraw a London lawsuit that alleged the company abused its dominant market position to force manufacturers to pay inflated royalties. The legal action, which took place in the United Kingdom 
GB, specifically claimed that the firm’s practices forced Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. to pay excessive fees, which were then passed on to consumers.
GB, specifically claimed that the firm’s practices forced Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. to pay excessive fees, which were then passed on to consumers.
