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Startup accuses Nvidia and Microsoft of infringing on patents and forming a cartel

Xockets says it patented an innovation used in high-tech chips.

In a new lawsuit, Texas-based Xockets says Nvidia has infringed on its patented data processing unit (DPU) technology, which helps make cloud infrastructure more efficient by accelerating data-intensive workloads. Through the alleged cartel, Xockets claims, Microsoft and Nvidia are able to “monopolize GPU-enabled generative artificial intelligence by controlling the equipment and platforms necessary to access this capability.” Xockets is seeking damages for the alleged infringement and for the court to order the companies to stop violating its patents and antitrust law.

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