Chips and Technologies is target of suit by Intel

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Intel Corp has filed a patent infringement law suit against Chips and Technologies Inc and is requesting damages and an injunction to prevent Chips and Technologies from selling its versions of Intel's 80386 and 80387 processors. Intel is also requesting a temporary restraining order to keep Chips and Technologies from being able to move its technology to another company, thereby preventing any manufacture of the microchip. Chips and Technologies does not own its own factories and must farm out its manufacturing. While Chips and Technologies insists it has infringed no patents, Intel has been aggressive in attempting to enforce its patents and copyrights through law suits. If Intel is successful in its suit, Chips and Technologies may not survive since its major income is derived from the 80386 chip. Chips and Technologies may transfer its manufacturing to a company with a cross-licensing agreement with Intel.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computer integrated systems design, Intellectual property, Patents, Competition, Patent, Chips and Technologies Inc., CHPS, Intel 80387 (Coprocessor)

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Decision mixed over Intel chip; but Advanced Micro entitled to damages

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Intel Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc battle over the rights to Intel Corp's 80386 microprocessor chip. The 80386 is the heart of many new microcomputers and is expected to yield around $1 billion in revenues for Intel in 1990. Judge J. Barton Phelps, an arbitrator in the case, criticizes both companies. Intel is criticized for duplicity and a breach of contract with Advanced Micro Devices, a judgment that allows Advanced Micro Devices to collect damages. Advanced Micro Devices is criticized for unremitting vindictiveness and for a failure to produce a satisfactory clone for the 80386. The arbitration will continue in Nov 1990 and is expected to last through 1991.

Microprocessor, CPUs (Central processing units), Microprocessors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD, Legal Issues, Semiconductor Industry

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