Qualcomm Disputes Continental C-V2X Patent Arguments

Qualcomm urged the FCC to ignore arguments by Continental Automotive that limiting part of the 5.9 GHz band exclusively to cellular vehicle-to-everything use could have negative implications because of intellectual property concerns (see 2204060038). “The FCC should not entertain Continental’s requests that the agency adopt regulations or broad pronouncements relating to private patent licensing disputes because the U.S. court system is addressing those issues and the FCC lacks the legal authority and expertise to do so,” said a filing posted Thursday in docket 19-138. “Continental fails to inform the FCC of Continental’s federal antitrust case, including the recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirming the dismissal of Continental’s lawsuit seeking relief that substantially overlaps what Continental is asking the FCC to implement,” Qualcomm said. Company representatives spoke with staff from the FCC offices of General Counsel, Engineering and Technology, and Economic Analysis.