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Micron depends upon Intel for technology. Of its own it could not come up with this technology. Its Intel R&D money which is talking.
Micron brought manufacturing powers to the table. Now that Intel has its own plant for manufacturing memory, it will be tough for Micron going forward. Even in flash Micron uses Intel IP.

Umh, it's a joint venture. How do you know who has done what in this partnership? Comparing patents doesn't make much sense, since in the case of Intel, only part of them are related to memory.

I'd say both have a lot of benefit from this joint venture and are better off not to quit it. Don't change a winning team.