Qualcomm Sues Apple Inc. As Intimidation Appears At Play

Is Qualcomm the ultimate patent troll? After engaging in a battle to acquire the militarily significant EU-based chip manufacturer NXP, Qualcomm is now eyeing Apple Computer and, just like a hockey fighter, is dropping the gloves and taking the fight to center ice. Or is this a move of intimidation to force Apple to change its product purchasing habits as Qualcomm Sues Apple? A method to “encourage” proper decision making extends from Singer, Icahn, and Ackman to Qualcomm In part, it doesn’t matter if it is Paul Singer, Carl Icahn, Bill Ackman or other legendary investors who have a keen…