Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Lying to Regulators and Making Threats

  • Qualcomm files counter claims against Apple in royalty fight
  • Global battle with billions at stake escalates with new claims

Qualcomm Accuses Apple of Lying, Making Threats

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Qualcomm Inc. accused Apple Inc. of lying to regulators to spur investigations of the chipmaker, and threatening it to cover up the use of inferior parts in some iPhones.

The world’s largest maker of phone semiconductors responded to a January lawsuit from Apple with counterclaims for damages late Monday, alleging the iPhone maker breached contractual pledges, mischaracterized their agreements and misrepresented facts.