Qualcomm To Pay Broadcom $20 Million

[HardOCP News]

Broadcom, in an effort to avoid a lengthy retrial, has accepted $19.6 million in damages from Qualcomm for patent infringement. Broadcom, originally awarded double damages and attorney fees, was given the choice by the judge to settle the case of have the case retried.

Irvine, California-based Broadcom said it will not seek a new trial and will accept the $19.6 million in damages originally awarded by the jury. The company said it will pursue an injunction against Qualcomm's infringing products.