Fair and Open Competition

AMD stands for fair trade and open markets. We believe that by encouraging open, competitive markets, consumers enjoy more choice and everyone wins.

The promise of open, competitive markets is what inspires innovators to push past the boundaries of what is possible. Innovation fuels economic growth in the global economy. Products should compete on their own merits, and consumers everywhere should have the ability to easily choose the best products available for purchase. Fair trade and open competition dictates that the best products win and market forces prevail.

FTC Settles Charges of Anticompetitive Conduct Against Intel

On August 4, 2010 the FTC and Intel announced that they had reached a proposed settlement of an antitrust enforcement action brought against Intel by the FTC in December 2009.

AMD and Intel Settle All Antitrust, Patent Cross License Disputes Changed

On November 11, 2009, AMD and Intel settled all then-existing antitrust, patent cross license disputes.

Benefits of Competition

Competition ensures fair pricing, while fueling technology innovation and consumer choice.