Amid a commercial dispute, Qualcomm files antitrust complaints against Arm, accusing it of restricting access to technology and stifling competition. Arm denies the claims.
Tech giant Qualcomm (QCOM) has launched a global antitrust campaign against Arm Holdings (ARM), according to a Bloomberg report, accusing Arm of limiting access to its technology and stifling competition.
The company has filed complaints with the European Commission, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC).
The complaints focus on Arm’s shift away from its long-standing open licensing model. Qualcomm has argued that this change is harming the competitive chip industry and allowing Arm to leverage its dominant position to restrict access and raise profits. It has been claimed that Arm’s new licensing model is creating widespread industry reliance on its technology.
This mirrors Qualcomm’s recent court case in Delaware, where it successfully argued that it did not need a new license to use Arm’s technology for a chip startup it had acquired.
However, Arm has firmly denied the allegations. The company stated it remains focused on enhancing innovation, promoting competition, and respecting contractual rights.
Arm described Qualcomm’s claims as a “desperate attempt” to deflect attention from their ongoing commercial dispute.
Incidentally, in pre-market trading, shares of Qualcomm and Arm edged lower. Qualcomm’s stock has fallen 4.6% over the past year but has gained 3.32% in 2025. Arm’s stock has dropped 9.3% over the past year and remained flat this year.
