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Qualcomm Renews Global Apple Patent License Through 2027

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 2:10 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Qualcomm renewed its global patent license agreement with Apple, effective April 1, 2027.
Executive Vice President John Han announced the renewal in a press release.
The agreement’s financial terms and duration were not disclosed.
Qualcomm shares fell 1.5% at the NYSE close after the announcement.
Apple shares declined 0.3% at the session close after the news.

History

Historical Context

In early 2017 the FTC launched an antitrust probe into Qualcomm’s “no-license-no-chips” policy as Apple sued over high patent royalties. After a 2015 $975 million settlement, the case resolved with an April 2019 agreement granting Apple a multi-year license and an undisclosed payment. In 2027 John Han announced a renewed pact, prompting regulators to monitor antitrust impact.

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Story summary

Qualcomm renewed its global patent license agreement with Apple, effective April 1, 2027.
Executive Vice President John Han announced the renewal in a press release.
The agreement’s financial terms and duration were not disclosed.
Qualcomm shares fell 1.5% at the NYSE close after the announcement.
Apple shares declined 0.3% at the session close after the news.

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