18.12.2009 06:20 Uhr, Quelle: Hardmac.com

Intel Responds to FTC Complains and Lawsuit

Following the decision taken by the FTC to sue Intel for its unfair business practices on the CPU, GPU and software market, the founder responded: The lawsuit filed by the FTC is misguided and unwarranted. Put simply, Intel has not violated the law. Litigation was not our choice, but, now that we have been sued, we will aggressively defend ourselves, and we look forward to a successful resolution of the FTC's claims.This lawsuit is not based on claims that Intel violated the existing antitrust laws. Instead, the FTC is advocating new rules regulating business conduct. Those rules would harm, not help, competition and would reduce incentives for companies to invest in research and development and other pro-competitive activities.This lawsuit will cost the taxpayers tens of millions of dollars, but it will not help American consumers. Instead of litigation, the issues could and should have been resolved by a voluntary settlement between Intel and the FTC. Over the

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