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Intel Chip Sales Halted by German Court
Key points:
- Intel accused of infringing R2 Semiconductor's patent
- Intel plans to appeal against the court's decision
A German court has issued an injunction against Intel Corporation, prohibiting the sale of some of its chips. The ruling was a result of a patent dispute with R2 Semiconductor, a California-based company. R2 Semiconductor accused Intel of infringing its patent related to voltage regulators. The regional court in Dusseldorf sided with R2 Semiconductor in this matter. Intel expressed disappointment with the court's decision and has announced plans to appeal.