Qualcomm Inc., one of the leading players in the semiconductor industry, has made a legal move to halt what it describes as a “disinformation media campaign” orchestrated by ParkerVision Inc. This action takes place ahead of a closely-watched patent infringement trial scheduled in Orlando. Qualcomm’s request for a temporary restraining order centers on a series of claims made in a documentary-style video aired by ParkerVision, titled “Against the Giants.”
The first installment of this video series presents assertions by ParkerVision’s CEO, alleging that Qualcomm might have colluded with a prominent figure in the Obama administration back in 2014 to overturn a substantial $173 million verdict in a previous patent litigation case. This controversial remark, Qualcomm argues, injects a potentially harmful narrative into the public domain, potentially swaying juror opinions before the forthcoming trial even begins.
To counter what it perceives as damaging rhetoric that could influence the jury unfairly, Qualcomm has appealed to U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron. The objective of this legal action is to prompt the immediate removal of what Qualcomm deems as “false and misleading public statements.” This motion aims to prevent any pre-trial bias that could stem from the ParkerVision video series, ensuring that the proceedings remain fair and impartial.