Intel files suit against Intergraph, launches counterattack against FTC
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Intel Corp., the world's largest chip maker, filed a countersuit against computer maker Intergraph Corp. (Huntsville, AL) for alleged violations of seven Intel patents. Intel also requested clarification from the FTC on its charge that Intel has engaged in illegal monopoly practices in denying technical data to three companies, Intergraph, Compaq Computer Corp., and Digital Equipment Corp. Intel claims in its FTC filing that its actions did not affect market competition. Intel also claimed that since it has a cross-license agreement with National Semiconductor Corp. it has a right to Intergraph's Clipper chip technology.
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Compaq involved in FTC action against Intel for refusing to share chip technology
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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Intel will stress interpretations of law in battling FTC's antitrust allegations
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Intel Corp. filed court papers that indicate it will depend on interpretations of law, instead of facts to answer the Federal Trade Commissions' (FTC) allegations. The FTC alleged that Intel threatened customers Digital Equipment Corp., Intergraph Corp., and Compaq Computer Corp. by withdrawing chip prototypes and technical information from them during legal disputes. The FTC alleged that Intel's behavior violated antitrust laws.
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Filed court papers indicating it will depend on interpretations of law, instead of facts
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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Intel appeals judge's ruling on Intergraph
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A judge's preliminary injunction in litigation involving Intergraph Corp. was appealed by the Intel Corp. Intel claimed that it did not have a monopoly and that it was not responsible for damaging any competitor according to antitrust law. The company asserted that evidence of an attempt to damage competition is needed under the law, but that Intergraph was involved in a patent dispute with a customer.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1998
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