LOS ALTOS, Calif., Dec 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Rambus Inc. (Nasdaq:RMBS), one of the world's premier technology
licensing companies specializing in high-speed memory architectures,
today announced that, at its request, the U.S. International Trade
Commission (ITC) has instituted an investigation regarding infringement
of Rambus' patents by NVIDIA Corporation and other companies whose
products incorporate the accused NVIDIA products.
In its complaint, Rambus has alleged infringement of nine Rambus
patents. The accused products include NVIDIA products that incorporate
DDR, DDR2, DDR3, LPDDR, GDDR, GDDR2, and GDDR3 memory controllers,
including graphics processors, and media and communications processors.
The Investigation Number for this matter is 337-TA-661. A hearing date
has not yet been set. The public record for this investigation may be
viewed at http://edis.usitc.gov.
About Rambus Inc.
Rambus is one of the world's premier technology licensing companies
specializing in the invention and design of high-speed memory
architectures. Since its founding in 1990, the Company's patented
innovations, breakthrough technologies and renowned integration
expertise have helped industry-leading chip and system companies bring
superior products to market. Rambus' innovations and solutions enable
unprecedented performance in computing, communications, and consumer
electronics applications. Rambus licenses both its world-class patent
portfolio as well as a range of leadership and industry-standard memory
solutions. Headquartered in Los Altos, California, Rambus has regional
offices in North Carolina, India, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan. Additional
information is available at www.rambus.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to Rambus' complaint
with the ITC regarding the NVIDIA products and related matters. There is
no assurance of any result from the ITC with respect to Rambus'
complaint regarding the NVIDIA products. Such forward-looking statements
are based on current expectations, estimates and projections,
management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by Rambus' management.
Actual results may differ materially. Rambus' business generally is
subject to a number of risks which are described more fully in Rambus'
periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Rambus undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to
reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.
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SOURCE: Rambus Inc.
Rambus Public Relations
Linda Ashmore, 650-947-5411
lashmore@rambus.com
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