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Agreement struck

Chipmaker Qualcomm Inc reached a new licensing agreement with Nokia Oyj, the world's biggest maker of wireless phones, ending global litigation that raised questions about the future of Qualcomm's licensing program.

The 15-year agreement covers different mobile-phone standards and resolves all litigation including a Nokia complaint before the European Commission. Nokia will license all of Qualcomm's patents and won't use any of its patents against Qualcomm, the companies said in a joint statement.