UK Lawsuit on Smartphone Chip Royalties Dropped by Qualcomm

We from this publication bring you the latest update on a major legal showdown involving Qualcomm, one of the world’s biggest smartphone chip makers. A high‑profile class action lawsuit in the United Kingdom has been dropped. This lawsuit accused Qualcomm of charging unfair royalties for its chip technology. But on February 17, 2026, the case was officially withdrawn before a final court ruling. This is a big deal. The lawsuit drew attention from tech buyers, regulators, and industry observers around the globe. It also raised questions about how companies with key patents should charge for their technology.