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23 October 2019PatentsSaman Javed

Intel sues SoftBank firm over “meritless” patent actions

Intel has filed an antitrust lawsuit against a SoftBank Group-owned investment firm, which allegedly stockpiles “meritless patents” to use in litigation against technology companies.

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