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Oct. 16, 2024

Consumers try new 'weak patents' gambit against Qualcomm in antitrust case

Adam J. Zapala, a partner with Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP in Burlingame, made a new argument before a skeptical circuit panel, saying that Qualcomm "took weak patents and tied them to their chips," requiring plaintiffs to give up their right to challenge the patents' validity.

Zapala. Photo: Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP

Hoping to overcome recent setbacks at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to a consumer antitrust lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc., a plaintiffs' lawyer sought Tuesday to reverse a company victory or persuade an appellate panel to seek direction from the state Supreme Court.

Adam J. Zapala, a partner with Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy LLP in Burlingame, tried out a new argument before a skeptical circuit panel, saying that Qualcomm "took weak patents and tied them to thei...

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