Intel Corp (INTC)

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Does this mean that if AMD, nVidia, or Via want access to a key piece of Intel IP, they can just merge or do a JV with some company that has a license for it?

This means that if AMD is acquired or mergeswith a third company them AMD will get to retain its Intel license including the rights to make X86 processors. Similarly, an acquiring company could obtain access to the Via or nVidia licenses.