Judge Sends VLSI and Intel Patent Dispute Over Licensing Agreement to Jury Trial

In a recent development, U.S. District Judge Alan Albright has decided that a Texas federal jury must first address whether VLSI Technology is under the control of Fortress Investment Group. The resolution of this issue is crucial before the judge can determine if Intel Corp.’s licensing agreement with a Fortress affiliate covers VLSI’s patents. The decision to move the matter to a jury trial marks a significant step in the legal proceedings between the involved parties. Further details are outlined in the original report by Law360.