HALISTER: FTC Said to Explore Dropping Qualcomm Patent Suit: DealReporter

FTC Said to Explore Dropping Qualcomm Patent Suit: DealReporter

(Bloomberg) -- FTC Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen would like the agency to consider dropping its patent lawsuit against Qualcomm, dealReporter said, citing interview with her.
  • “That’s certainly something I would like to explore,” Ohlhausen told dR on the sidelines of the State of the Net 2017 conference
  • Ohlhausen, a Republican, is seen a contender for interim, permanent chairman of FTC under Trump administration
  • NOTE: Jan. 17, Qualcomm Accused of Forcing Deal on Apple to Thwart Rivals
    • Jan. 17, Ohlhausen Says She Voted Against FTC’s Qualcomm Suit
  • NOTE: Jan. 18, QUALCOMM STREET WRAP: Analysts Defend, See Suit Being Withdrawn
  • NOTE: Jan. 23, QUALCOMM STREET WRAP: Multiple Cuts, Concerns on NXPI Timing
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Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)

Tickers
QCOM US (QUALCOMM Inc)
AAPL US (Apple Inc)
NXPI US (NXP Semiconductors NV)

People
Maureen Ohlhausen (United States Federal Trade Commission)

Topics
BGOV Tech/Telecomm
Civil Procedure

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