Prior settlement scuppers Apple appeal over Qualcomm patents
Apple cannot appeal a final inter partes review (IPR) decision upholding claims in two Qualcomm voice messaging patents because of a prior settlement between the companies, said a US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decision on Wednesday, April 7.
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