Apple, Broadcom Reach ‘Potential Settlement’ With Caltech in WiFi Chip Patent Infringement Lawsuit

[ad_1] The California Institute of Technology has reached a “potential settlement” in a high-stakes patent infringement lawsuit against Apple and Broadcom over Wi-Fi chips, according to a Thursday filing in federal court. Caltech previously won a verdict of more than $1.1 billion (nearly Rs. 9,100 crore) from Apple and Broadcom in the case that was … Read more

Apple-Broadcom Challenge to Caltech Patents Declined by US Supreme Court

[ad_1] The US Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a bid by Apple and Broadcom to revive their challenges to Caltech data-transmission patents in a patent infringement case in which the university’s earlier $1.1 billion (nearly Rs. 9,000 crore) jury verdict against the companies was thrown out. The justices turned away an appeal by Apple … Read more

Broadcom Said to Gain Conditional EU Antitrust Approval for VMware Deal

[ad_1] US chipmaker Broadcom is set to gain conditional EU antitrust approval for its $61 billion (nearly Rs. 5,03,000 crore) proposed acquisition of cloud computing firm VMware, people familiar with the matter said, sending its shares up by almost 5 percent. The European Commission’s clearance is tied to remedies relating to Broadcom’s interoperability with rivals … Read more

Apple Signs Multi-Billion-Dollar Deal With Broadcom to Use US-Made Chips

[ad_1] Apple on Tuesday said it has entered a multi-billion-dollar deal with chipmaker Broadcom to use chips made in the United States. Under the multi-year deal, Broadcom will develop 5G radio frequency components with Apple that will be designed and built in several U.S. facilities, including Fort Collins, Colorado, where Broadcom has a major factory, … Read more