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Arm Holdings and Qualcomm Dispute Could Disrupt Microsoft’s New PC Market Strategy

byLuca Blaumann
June 10, 2024
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Legal Clash Threatens Launch of AI-Powered Laptops

A two-year legal battle between Arm Holdings (ARM) and Qualcomm (QCOM) is casting a shadow over the rollout of a new generation of AI-powered personal computers. Tech executives and industry experts are concerned that this dispute could significantly disrupt the anticipated launch of these advanced PCs, which promise to revolutionize the market.

At the recent Computex trade show in Taipei, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon and executives from Microsoft, Asus, and Acer showcased AI-powered PCs designed to enhance user experience and productivity. However, behind the scenes, the conversation was dominated by the ongoing contract dispute between Arm and Qualcomm. This conflict threatens to halt the shipment of these new laptops, potentially derailing plans to capture a significant market share and generate substantial revenue.

Microsoft aims to sell between 1 to 2 million units of Arm-based laptops by the end of the year, hoping to secure roughly 5% of the market. Nearly two dozen models from major brands like Dell, Samsung, and Microsoft are scheduled for release on June 18. However, an Arm victory in the litigation could force Qualcomm and its partners to cease shipments of these new devices.

Doug O’Laughlin, founder of chip financial analysis firm Fabricated Knowledge, emphasized the risk: “The more successful the laptops are, the more fees Arm can eventually get.” The legal battle originated from a 2022 lawsuit filed by Arm, alleging Qualcomm failed to negotiate a new license after acquiring Nuvia, a company founded by former Apple chip engineers. Arm claims that Qualcomm’s use of Nuvia’s designs for laptop processors breaches their contractual agreement.

Arm’s spokesperson stated that the lawsuit is about protecting the Arm ecosystem and ensuring Qualcomm adheres to its contractual obligations. Qualcomm, on the other hand, maintains that its broad license for Arm technology covers the PC chips in question. “We are confident those rights will be affirmed,” said Ann Chaplin, Qualcomm’s general counsel, in a 2022 statement.

Adding complexity to the situation, Qualcomm’s exclusive deal to supply laptop builders with its chips expires this year, opening the market to competitors like Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices. Despite the legal tensions, some analysts believe a settlement will be reached before the trial, scheduled for December in Delaware federal court.

Jay Goldberg, CEO of D2D Advisory, highlighted the irony of the situation: “There is a degree of absurdity of Arm suing its second-biggest customer, and Qualcomm being sued by its largest supplier.” As the tech industry watches closely, the outcome of this dispute will have significant implications for the future of AI-powered personal computers.

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