AMD Calls for Scrutiny of Intel's Anti-Competitive Business Practices

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The European Commission's dawn raids across Europe on Intel should come as good news to consumers, according to AMD executive vice president Thomas M. McCoy. The raids aim to uncover the truth about Intel's anti-competitive abuses, which have raised prices, threatened innovation, and harmed consumers. This action follows AMD's 48-page complaint filed in U.S. federal district court against Intel on June 27th, alleging that Intel has unlawfully maintained its monopoly in the x86 microprocessor market by coercing customers from dealing with AMD.

Key Takeaways:

  • AMD filed a 48-page complaint in U.S. federal district court against Intel, alleging anti-competitive practices.
  • The complaint identifies 38 companies victimized by Intel's coercion, including large-scale computer-makers and small system-builders.
  • The European Commission's dawn raids are part of increasing scrutiny of Intel's business practices globally.
  • AMD has worked with antitrust authorities worldwide to examine the market failure and consumer harm caused by Intel's business practices.
  • The company continues to advocate for fair and open competition, allowing users to break free from restrictive market practices.
  • Intel has faced similar antitrust allegations in Japan, with the Fair Trade Commission finding abuse of monopoly power to exclude fair competition.
  • AMD filed two claims against Intel's Japanese subsidiary, seeking $50 million in damages and recovering millions more in damages for anticompetitive acts.

Statistics:

  • 48-page complaint filed by AMD against Intel in U.S. federal district court.
  • 38 companies identified as victims of Intel's coercion.
  • $50 million (approx. 5.5 billion yen) in damages sought by AMD in Tokyo High Court.
  • Millions of dollars in damages sought by AMD in Tokyo District Court for various anticompetitive acts.
  • 13-07 1200 - ASIA PULSE reference timestamp.

Sources:

  • AMD release on Business Wire regarding European Commission's dawn raids (July 12, 2005)
  • AMD complaint filed in U.S. federal district court against Intel (June 27, 2005)
  • Fair Trade Commission of Japan (JFTC) ruling on March 8, 2005
  • AMD's "Break Free" webpage (http://www.amd.com/breakfree)