Qualcomm's innovative Snapdragon processors are properly licensed under an agreement with Arm Holdings, a jury found in a U.S. federal court trial that removed some, but not all, uncertainty around the San Diego-based company's expansion into the laptop market.

The jury delivered its decision Friday in an industry-defining licensing battle that started over a $50 million royalty dispute.

What Happened: A federal jury in Delaware ruled that Qualcomm did not violate its licensing agreement with Arm, clearing a hurdle for the San Diego, California headquartered chipmaker.