AMD, Intel have begun talks aimed at ending seven-year cloning dispute

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AMD says it is negotiating with rival microprocessor maker Intel to end a seven-year legal struggle over AMD's rights to clone some of Intel's most popular chip lines. AMD was given the right in 1984 to clone Intel microprocessors under a technology-sharing arrangement that also stipulated that AMD furnish Intel with chip products. In 1987, Intel repealed the agreement saying that AMD had not fulfilled its part of the deal. AMD filed a lawsuit attempting to confirm its cloning rights, while Intel followed with several lawsuits alleging AMD no longer had the right to clone Intel microprocessors. While the courts ruled in favor of Intel in two of the cases, both decisions were overturned and AMD won its first case in Mar 1994. However, federal judge Patricia Trumbull is encouraging both companies to seek a comprehensive settlement of all legal battles. Negotiations began in Dec 1994, representing the first time the two companies have conducted formal discussions in the last seven years.

Microprocessor Chips, Cases, Microprocessor, CPUs (Central processing units), Microprocessors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD, Court Cases, Lawsuit Litigation

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Intel's plan to buy Chips & Technologies draws FTC bid for more information

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made a second request for information on Intel Corp.'s proposed $420 million acquisition of computer-graphics chips maker Chips & Technologies Inc. The FCC is trying to determine whether the deal would restrict competition in a new market. Chips & Technologies holds an estimated 40% to 50% share of 2D graphics chips for PCs market that will evaporate by 1999. Companies instead are shifting to the manufacture of 3D-chips for the laptops market, where Chips & Technologies is helping Intel in its design. More than 40 small firms are competing in 3D chips, with some companies leading Intel in both products and obtaining appropriate video-game software, according to research company Jon Peddie & Associates. Intel, which dominates the microprocessor market, aims to raise its market presence in commercial graphics chips.

ICs by Function NEC, Product development, Semiconductor chips, Integrated circuits, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Semiconductor device, Electronic components, Company acquisition/merger, United States. Federal Trade Commission, Coprocessors, Graphics boards/cards, Display adapters, Chips and Technologies Inc., CHPS

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Intel's earnings surged by 41% in 3rd quarter; firm warns a new strategy sacrifices profit margins for strong market share

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Intel reported strong 3rd qtr results, with its net income increasing by 41% to $931 million, or $1.05 per share compared to $659 million, or $0.76 per share in the 3rd qtr 1994. The strong earnings results demonstrate that the global demand for semiconductors continues to grow. The world's largest semiconductor manufacturer invested over $10 billion between 1991 and 1995 in a gamble that demand would exceed analyst's forecasts. Intel guessed correctly. Demand for new Pentium-based PCs surged in 1994 at twice the forecasted rates. Intel also reported that its revenue increased by 46% to $4.17 billion, up from $2.86 during the 3rd qtr last year. Intel also announced that its long-term strategy would focus on market share instead of margins, which could lead to lower than expected earnings in the short term.

Semiconductor Devices, Finance, Company sales and earnings, Company Financial Information, Company Sales/Revenue, Company Earnings/Profit

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