Transmeta’s claim also alleges that $100bn in microprocessors from the Intel Pentium class product line have so far been shipped with Transmeta’s patented technology, including computer architecture and power efficiency technologies.
The complaint relates to at least Intel’s Pentium III, Pentium 4, Pentium M, Core and Core 2 product lines. Transmeta is seeking an injunction as well as unspecified monetary damages, including royalties on infringing products and damages.
Intel has acknowledged that Transmeta has been an innovative spur to some of Intel’s own development efforts, roadmap decisions and new product successes, said John O’Hara Horsley, general counsel at Transmeta, in a statement. At the same time, Intel has practiced multiple Transmeta inventions in its major microprocessor product lines.
He said Santa Clara, California-based Transmeta had previously tried to negotiate with Intel for compensation for the alleged use of its intellectual property, but was unsuccessful.
