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Documents Formally Requested in AMD vs. Intel Case
(By Tom Krazit)
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) has formally asked dozens of companies in the PC and server industries to turn over documents related to their purchases of microprocessors as part of its legal campaign against Intel Corp., an AMD spokesman said.
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In late June, AMD filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel, claiming the worlds largest chip maker has used its heft in the processor business to elbow AMDs chips out of prominent companies such as Dell Inc. and Gateway Inc. Shortly thereafter, AMD issued subpoenas to over 30 PC and server companies requiring them to preserve any and all documents related to their purchases of Intel processors over the last several years.
Now, AMD is asking those companies to hand over the documentation so it can begin sorting through what is expected to be a massive pile of information, said Michael Silverman, an AMD spokesman.
The companies have a 30-day window to respond to the latest round of subpoenas, which were filed this week in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, Silverman said.
AMD is claiming that Intel tied the distribution of rebates on processor purchases to assurances that PC and server companies would restrict their dealings with AMD. Intel has denied AMDs charges, saying that AMDs failure to gain market share is its own fault, not Intels. AMD hopes to begin a jury trial before the end of next year.
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