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To: slacker711 who wrote (54873)	8/31/2006 11:07:17 PM
From: tripperd2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 196981

is this the same suit that BRCM had filed alleging patent infringement? BTW I have followed these boards here for years, and greatly appreciate all of you who contribute so much to my understanding of Qualcomm. I know a lot of hard work is done by quite a few of you and I am sure that there are many such as myself who follow this board on a daily basis and have for a long time. Props to all Trip

To: slacker711 who wrote (54873)	9/1/2006 12:22:58 AM
From: Jon Koplik	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 196981

Re : "I posted the ruling in the anti-trust case at the following Yahoo group" -- uh ... I cannot get to it. (And ...) Are you talking about 47 pages of lawyer / judge stuff ? Jon.

To: slacker711 who wrote (54873)	9/1/2006 12:28:32 AM
From: carranza2	Respond to of 196981

A very strong decision on first impression. Too late to discuss it in detail tonight. However, I agree with slacker that by far the best part was the finding of no actionable conduct on Q's part when it offers incentives to chip buyers. Doing so does not preclude competition, just makes it more difficult to compete. If it stands up, and I don't see any present reason why it shouldn't, the decision may well serve as a template for defending future antitrust claims. In fact, the opinion at first glance seems so strong I doubt that BRCM will refile the complaint, though they will surely take an appeal.

To: slacker711 who wrote (54873)	9/1/2006 5:35:57 AM
From: hedgefund	Respond to of 196981

the hope is that EU law is not substantially different than U.S. antitrust law....

To: slacker711 who wrote (54873)	9/1/2006 7:17:54 AM
From: slacker711	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 196981

I think Broadcom may come after Qualcomm for fraud or breach of contract suits associated with their FRAND responsibilities. biz.yahoo.com Dispute Remains as to Qualcomm's Anticompetitive Conduct Friday September 1, 7:00 am ET IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM - News) announced today that it plans to continue to pursue U.S. federal antitrust claims against Qualcomm Incorporated in response to the dismissal without prejudice of Broadcom's federal antitrust lawsuit by a U.S. District Court in New Jersey. "Qualcomm should take little comfort in the court's decision," said David A. Dull, Broadcom's Sr. Vice President, Business Affairs, and General Counsel. "The decision does not find that Qualcomm's alleged misconduct was lawful or that Qualcomm honored its promises to standards setting bodies. Rather, Judge Mary Cooper simply held that Qualcomm's alleged abuse does not give rise to federal antitrust liability." The judge expressly granted Broadcom the right to file an amended complaint for Qualcomm's alleged misconduct. Broadcom believes Judge Cooper's decision is directly at odds with established precedent and, particularly, the Federal Trade Commission's recent decision in the Rambus Inc. case. Broadcom is evaluating its next legal steps in the New Jersey action, which could include moving for reconsideration by the court, appealing the decision to the U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals, or filing an amended complaint. The company has also filed a complaint on similar grounds with the European Commission, and expects a decision later this year as to whether the EC will launch a formal investigation into Qualcomm's anticompetitive practices. Judge Cooper's decision has no affect on Broadcom's patent litigation against Qualcomm. In all, Broadcom has asserted that Qualcomm chips infringe eighteen U.S. patents. A decision from the U.S. International Trade Commission on whether Qualcomm infringes three of those patents is expected October 10.