INTC · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

VLSI Patent Litigation

INTEL CORP · 2026-07-24 · Importance 64 · Surprise 42 · Contradicted

VLSI has pursued multiple patent infringement actions against Intel in U.S. courts involving processors and FPGA products. The Federal Circuit reversed and remanded one case in April 2026, while other Texas cases involve prior jury awards or asserted damages, including a $2.2 billion judgment later vacated for further damages proceedings and a separate approximately $3.0 billion damages demand. Intel is asserting license defenses and has pursued patent-validity challenges before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. As of June 27, 2026, Intel had accrued approximately $1.0 billion for the VLSI litigation and could not estimate losses above that amount.

Key facts

• As of June 27, 2026, we have accrued liabilities of $1.0 billion related to litigation involving VLSI. source

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