Intel sets back AMD in battle of chip clones

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Intel Corp has won its copyright infringement case against Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) over the microcode contained in Intel's 80287 coprocessor integrated circuit, not only affecting AMD's ability to create clones of those chips but also delaying AMD's production of other microprocessor clones. AMD must now rewrite the software code inside the microprocessors and coprocessors it produces to avoid further copyright infringement. This federal court ruling does not affect AMD's clone of Intel's 80386 microprocessor, since AMD was granted the right to that technology through arbitration settled in Feb 1992. AMD will appeal the current ruling, but will probably suffer a drop in its already depressed stock price. Intel has demanded damages from the 287 case, but claims that the real harm has occurred in its 80386 and 80486 microprocessor sales, amounting to an estimated $600 million. The negative effects of AMD include the doubts now hanging over all of its cloned integrated circuits, discouraging manufacturers from using them in their computers.

Cases, Design and construction, Copyrights, Patents, Market share, Patent/Copyright Issue, Lawsuits, Microcode, Intel 80287 (Coprocessor)

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AMD sales of Intel chip 'clones' boom, boosting expectations for net income

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Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) is unaffected by the economic slowdown. AMD is doing well, selling AM386 microprocessors, which are 'clones' of Intel's 80386 chips. Currently, AMD is finding it difficult to keep dealers supplied with the briskly selling microprocessor product. According to AMD Chmn W.J. Sanders III, sales of AM386 chips could be exceed $90 million for the quarter ending Dec 29, 1991. Sales in 4th qtr 1991 could be a record $325 million. Only a year ago, AMD was losing money and doing poorly. In Nov 1990, AMD's stock sold for $3.75 a share. On Nov 22, 1991, AMD's stock closed up 87.5 cents at $13.875.

Microprocessor, Product information, CPUs (Central processing units), Marketing, Microprocessors, Company Profile, Sales, Compatibility (Computers), Compatible Hardware, Market Analysis, AMD Am386 (Microprocessor)

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