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Litigation

Nov. 11, 2009

Chipmaker Wins $200 Million Deal

A closely watched trade secrets battle in Alameda County that pitted one large semiconductor producer against its rival ended in a $200 million settlement Monday.

By Dhyana Levey

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - The closely watched trade secrets battle in Alameda County that pitted one large semiconductor producer against its rival ended in a settlement Monday while the damages phase of the trial was still underway.

The Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. has agreed to pay Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. $200 million and an undisclosed amount of stock and war...

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