Intel Responds to EU Charges

In response to a statement of objections (SO) served by the European Commission yesterday regarding anti-competitive practices, Intel senior vice president and general counsel Bruce Sewell issued the following statement:

We are confident that the microprocessor market segment is functioning normally and that Intel's conduct has been lawful, pro-competitive, and beneficial to consumers...

The case is based on complaints from a direct competitor rather than customers or consumers. The Commission has an obligation to investigate those complaints. However, a Statement of Objections contains only preliminary allegations and does not itself amount to a finding that there has been a violation of European Union law...