This week Apple and Qualcomm will square off in court in a legal battle that could determine the strength of the U.S. patent system and the value of patents not just for technology companies, but all intellectual property holders. As a result, TIRIAS Research will be paying close attention to the case and even attending some of the proceedings. In this TIRIAScast Principal Analysts Kevin Krewell (@krewell) and Jim McGregor (@TekStrategist) outline the case, what’s at stake, and the recent history between these two companies that has resulted in this epic battle.