Nvidia wins round in patent dispute with Rambus

By David Lawsky Nov 24, 2009

Graphics chip maker Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) said on Tuesday the U.S. Patent Office has found that 17 patent claims asserted by chip designer Rambus Inc (RMBS.O) are invalid, one step in a dispute over whether Nvidia infringed Rambus technology. Nvidia, which requested the review, will offer the findings to an International Trade Commission judge in Washington, D.C., which is weighing the validity of the Rambus claims against Nvidia. The ITC judge, who is not bound by the Patent Office finding, is expected to make a decision in January that will serve as a recommendation to the full ITC. The ITC could bar imports from Nvidia's overseas suppliers if it finds the imports to violate Rambus patents. "This continues our string of victories against Rambus patents" in the U.S. Patent Office, David Shannon, NVIDIA executive vice president and general counsel, said in a statement.

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