Related: Qualcomm Secures Partial Victory in Licensing Dispute with Arm, Jury Splits on Key Issues Judge Ryan D. Nelson, writing for the panel, stated that the plaintiffs' state law claims failed for many of the same reasons as the FTC's allegations. The Ninth Circuit panel affirmed the district court's partial dismissal and partial summary judgment in favor of Qualcomm, though it did vacate a portion of the ruling. This decision reinforces Qualcomm's long-standing position that its licensing and sales practices comply with antitrust laws. While critics have argued that the company's policies stifle competition, courts have consistently sided with the chipmaker in recent legal battles. The ruling represents another setback for consumer plaintiffs seeking to challenge Qualcomm's business model under state and federal antitrust laws. Source: Bloomberg