Startup Alleges Nvidia and Microsoft Infringed Patents and Formed Cartel
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Startup Alleges Nvidia and Microsoft Infringed Patents and Formed Cartel
A legal storm is brewing as Xockets, a Texas-based startup backed by influential tech figures, takes on two of the biggest names in the industry: Nvidia and Microsoft. The startup’s lawsuit alleges serious infractions, including patent infringement and cartel behavior, which could significantly impact the tech landscape. Overview of the Lawsuit Xockets has launched a major lawsuit against Nvidia and Microsoft, accusing them of violating its patents related to data processing unit (DPU) technology. The company claims that Nvidia’s DPUs—specifically, BlueField, ConnectX, and NVLink Switch—are based on Xockets' patented innovations. These DPUs are critical for enhancing cloud infrastructure efficiency by accelerating data-intensive tasks. Additionally, Xockets contends that Nvidia acquired the infringing technology through its 2020 acquisition of Mellanox Technologies. According to Xockets, Mellanox initially violated its patents after the startup publicly demonstrated its DPU technolog…