Broadcom accepts verdict, owed $19.6 million by Qualcomm

We're tempted to believe that the latest news in the ongoing quarrel between Broadcom and Qualcomm is foreshadowing some form of closure, but considering just how long this thing has been going on, we suppose we shouldn't be so hopeful. Nevertheless, Broadcom has just announced that it will not seek a new trial and will accept the $19.6 million in damages originally awarded in a patent infringement case. The proclamation came after a federal judge affirmed the jury verdict that Qualcomm infringed on Broadcom patents but "removed an award of double damages." Of course, you knew these two bitter enemies couldn't just shake hands and call it even, as Broadcom did note that it would gladly pocket the near-$20 million award and "pursue an injunction against Qualcomm's infringing products." Surprised? Nah, we didn't think so.

[LordFarkward @ Nov 24th 2007 9:25AM]

ME PLEASE! PICK ME!

oh shit sorry i thought engadget is giving away qualcomm. sorry for being a stupid typical loser who doesn't read and jumps on to popular preconceptions before doing actual readings. now i'm going to flame some n00b apple fanbois.

[Josh L @ Nov 24th 2007 11:14AM]

Epic Fail.

[waiownsyou @ Nov 24th 2007 2:57PM]

n00b, they're giving away Broadcom, not Qualcomm! GTFO

[E71 @ Nov 24th 2007 5:20PM]

Anything bad happening to Qualcomm puts a smile on my face.

[tekdroid @ Nov 25th 2007 7:42AM]

rumour has it Broadcom has a new catchphrase: "disconnecting Qualcomm"