Qualcomm's epic legal battles are almost as notable as its contributions to 3G technology. The company was embroiled in fights with Nokia and Broadcom for years before they reached accord. In July 2007, the International Trade Commission (ITC) imposed a partial ban on the import of new 3G handsets embedded with Qualcomm chips. The ruling left OEMs making devices with the chips and their carrier partners scrambling to avoid a major hit on their business.
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