Intel® is engaged in a series of private litigations and regulatory investigations prompted by complaints from its primary competitor. Intel's position on these matters is simple.
Intel believes that the worldwide microprocessor market is functioning normally and is highly competitive. Intel's conduct has always been lawful, pro-competitive and beneficial to consumers. As evidence of the existence of a highly competitive and innovative microprocessor market, consumers have benefited from prices that have gone down significantly, output has increased many times over, and the performance of products, including Intel's, has improved exponentially.
All companies, no matter their size or market share, are allowed to compete vigorously. When a market is distorted by the anticompetitive behavior of a monopolist, three things are supposed to happen. First, the rate of innovation slows. Second, prices go up. And third, output of goods is curtailed. The opposite is happening in the microprocessor market. Innovation is flowing faster than ever. The average selling price of microprocessors are declining and output for microprocessor is continuing to grow. This market is functioning normally and consumers are benefiting.
The purpose of this Website is to provide the public with Intel's perspective on the litigation, administrative actions and the various investigations underway. It is intended as an open resource for journalists, investors and consumers to have access to public legal documents, information on the status of the U.S. case and related cases, and background on the important underlying issues and legal concepts at hand.