The case was filed by Intergraph, which alleged that Intel’s Itanium chip infringed two patents covering parallel processor computing owned by Intergraph. The two companies made their presentations before the Texas court in July, and they submitted summary arguments last month.
The District Court judge indicated that, if the two sides cannot reach an agreement, he will rule on the case next month.
Both companies have already agreed that, if Intergraph wins the case, Intel will pay up to $150 million. It was also agreed that, if Intel appeals the decision and loses the appeal, Intergraph will collect an additional $100 million.
Intel has already paid $300 million to Intergraph to settle a 1997 lawsuit over other patent disputes.