In June of 2005, chip manufacturer AMD filed an antitrust lawsuit against industry giant Intel for monopolistic practices including strongarm tactics, monetary offers, and threats against vendors and manufacturers that used AMD chips. Alleging it’s rivals’ strategy have hurt its fair share of the market, the company pushed for a speedy trial, and it languished through the courts until Intel paid AMD 1.2 billion to settle all disputes in 2009.
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