The Apple iPhone X is arguably the hottest smartphone of 2017, with the futuristic device first launchig around the world a month ago.

It marks the biggest design change since the original iPhone was launched 10 years ago by Steve Jobs.

The iPhone X boasts a stunning Super Retina display that takes up almost the entire front of the device and has a hugely advanced front facing camera.

It’s been flying off the shelves since it launched, but it’s now the subject of a lawsuit in the US which could ban some sales of the device.

Qualcomm has filed three new lawsuits that claim Apple is infringing 16 of their patents with the iPhone 7, 8 and X as well as the Plus models.

Many of these patents cover tech that helps boost battery life, while in one case it refers to technology that powers the iPhone’s new Portrait Mode.

The lawsuits are asking the courts to stop Apple from using these technologies and also for unspecified payments.

According to The San Diego Union-Tribune (via The Verge), Qualcomm is also going further in one claim with the US International Trade Commission.

They are reportedly asking for imports of iPhone Xs that use modems from Intel to be banned.

If this claim is successful, it would prevent the iPhone X from being sold on AT&T and T-Mobile.

The filings from Qualcomm were issued on Wednesday not long after Apple filed their own patent infringement lawsuit against Qualcomm.