• The San Diego-based jury trial pits Apple (AAPL) and its allies against Qualcomm (QCOM +0.9%) and seeks up to $27B in damages for illegal patent licensing practices. • The $27B figure represents a tripling of the $9B Apple and friends want, which is possible if the jury finds in Apple's favor regarding antitrust concerns. • Qualcomm seeks $15B for Apple stopping some of its royalty payments. • The case, one of many between the former partners, relates to the modem chips that connect devices to wireless data networks. • Previously: Qualcomm launches new Apple patent challenge (March 4) • Previously: Apple wins damages ruling against Qualcomm (Feb. 5)
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