Intel, VLSI Agree to End $4.1 Billion Delaware Chip Patent Case

Intel Corp. and VLSI Technology LLC took action to end a $4.1 billion legal battle in Delaware over five VLSI-owned microchip patents on Tuesday.

VLSI agreed to dismiss its patent claims in the case, and Intel agreed to drop its counterclaims, with neither paying the other, the parties said in a joint filing with the US District Court for the District of Delaware.

The stipulation also said VLSI had agreed to a covenant not to sue Intel or its suppliers or customers over the five patents at issue.

The case began in June 2018. VLSI, which was formed by investment ...