US appeals court restarts $3 billion patent infringement lawsuit against Intel — VLSI case from 2017 returns after court sets aside 2024 decision

A U.S. appeals court has revived VLSI Technology's $3 billion patent infringement lawsuit against Intel, overturning a previous ruling of no infringement and sending the case back to a jury. The court set aside a 2024 decision that favored Intel, stating that the matter should be evaluated by a jury. While VLSI's damages expert was excluded due to inadequate disclosure, the company can still pursue damages through another expert. The case, which originated in 2017, will now return to district court for further proceedings, potentially impacting Intel's liability and the scope of damages.