New York investigates Intel for anticompetitive marketing

Is the boom starting to fall on Intel's anticompetitive marketing practices? New York attorney general Andrew Cuomo has issued subpoenas related to an investigation into whether Intel illegally promises deals and threatens punishments to manufacturers.

“After careful preliminary review, we have determined that questions raised about Intel's potential anticompetitive conduct warrant a full and factual investigation,” said Attorney General Cuomo. “Protecting fair and open competition in the microprocessor market is critical to New York, the United States, and the world. Businesses and consumers everywhere should have the ability to easily choose the best products at the best price and only fair competition can guarantee it. Monopolistic practices are a serious concern particularly for New Yorkers who are navigating an information-intensive economy.”

“Our investigation is focused on determining whether Intel has improperly used monopoly power to exclude competitors or stifle innovation,” said Cuomo. “We will also look at whether Intel abused its power to remove competitive threats or harm competition in violation of New York and federal antitrust laws.”