Qualcomm Inc (QCOM)

[demi22]

DR-I got the same impression. I believe Qual wants to drive a stake into Brcm's heart. If they get the veto or win on appeal Brcm had no negotiating leverage to receive favorable terms for a Q license. Qual. would never publicly admit they had a work around while requesting a veto or filing an appeal they would look like idiots for wasting everyone's time and money. However Brcm needs a license from Q to get into the game. Even their most recent press release harps on the FRAND nonsense that has been perpetrated by Nokia et al. What did Brcm get financially from the ITC's action-zip. They get basically nothing from their Santa Ana win. They still don't have a license and they're not going to get one if they continue to go down the path Paul J suggested they were going down. Brcm has shot off all their bullets. Qual. has reduced the # of lawsuits that can financially hurt them and the only remaining obstacle is Nokia who should be concerned over the recent ITC ruling.