GlobalFoundries & TSMC Resolve Patent Dispute
The settlement between the two appears to be a David vs. Goliath victory for the smaller foundry (GF) gaining access…
Blog: GlobalFoundries Attempt at Harassing TSMC Customers
Distributors have no direct influence on technologies associated with their suppliers' components, but GlobalFoundries' goal could be to irritate TSMC…
GlobalFoundries/TSMC Spat Hurts the Industry
The legal battles are going to drag out for a long time. It's hard to see how these lawsuits are…
The Troubles Plaguing Licensing Standards
Logjams have emerged for licensing standards-essential patents in codecs and cellular, but Wi-Fi may show the way.
Apple vs Qaulcomm: A Recap
An analyst describes the many cases between Apple and Qualcomm and their potential impacts for the companies and the cellular…
Touchless Control Next for Smartphones
There is a race to market for the first devices with touchless/gesture control. Contenders at MWC Barcelona include LG, Google,…
Qualcomm Defeats Apple in U.S. Court
A U.S. federal court found that several iPhone models infringe on patents held by Qualcomm, a major setback for Apple…
Leaker of TSMC Secrets Joins SMIC as Co-CEO
Liang Mong-song, a former employee at TSMC who leaked process technology to Samsung several years ago, has joined China's SMIC…