Qualcomm Wins Key Claims Against Arm, but Damages Total Just $2

The verdict is the latest chapter in a four-year IP dispute between the two chip giants, safeguarding Qualcomm’s custom processors while placing financial pressure on Arm.

By Pablo Valerio, EE Times | October 19, 2026

On Oct. 13, a federal jury in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware delivered a verdict in favor of Qualcomm. The jury found that Arm breached its Architectural License Agreement and intentionally interfered with the commercialization of Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPUs. While the jury awarded Qualcomm just $1 on each claim, U.S. District Court Judge Maryellen Noreika must still decide Qualcomm’s requested remedy that could allow it to suspend royalty payments to Arm for up to five years.

“We are gratified that the jury found Arm breached its long-standing Architectural License Agreement (ALA) with Qualcomm, failed to honor its commitments, and intentionally acted to disrupt Qualcomm’s businesses,” said Qualcomm in an official statement. “This outcome is a victory for innovation and competition, and we remain focused on developing and delivering industry-leading semiconductor products including our Oryon CPUs to customers and consumers worldwide.”

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