A judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission found Nvidia guilty of infringing three patents owned by Samsung.
The patents pertain to several basic circuit designs that allow them to be miniaturized. The case began when Nvidia accused Samsung of violating its patents. Samsung countersued. The ITC cleared Samsung of any wrongdoing earlier this month.
“We are disappointed,” said Nvidia spokesperson Hector Marinez. “We look forward to seeking review by the full ITC which will decide this case several months from now.”
This initial ruling will be reviewed by the full panel of ITC judges. The ITC has the power to ban products from entering the country and is often used to settle patent-related squabbles.
