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BlackBerry wins $815 mn in dispute with Qualcomm over royalty overpayments

Qualcomm says while it does not agree with the decision, it is binding and not appealable

BlackBerry wins $815 mn in dispute with Qualcomm over royalty overpayments
APPTI Waterloo
Last Updated : Apr 12 2017 | 11:09 PM IST
BlackBerry says it has been awarded $814.9 million in a binding interim arbitration decision in a dispute with Qualcomm Inc over royalty overpayments.

The two companies agreed last year to arbitrate a disagreement regarding whether Qualcomm's agreement to cap certain royalties applied to payments made by BlackBerry under a license agreement.

BlackBerry Chief Executive Officer (CEO) John Chen said on Wednesday in a statement the two companies have a longstanding relationship and continue to be valued partners.

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BlackBerry says a final award including interest and reasonable legal fees will be issued after a hearing on May 30.

Qualcomm says while it does not agree with the decision, it is binding and not appealable.

The San Diego-based chip maker says the decision is limited to provisions unique to BlackBerry's license agreement with Qualcomm.

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First Published: Apr 12 2017 | 11:09 PM IST

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