U.S. tech licensing firm Adeia (NASDAQ:ADEA) has filed two lawsuits against Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) in the Texas federal court, alleging the chip giant infringed on ten patents related to semiconductor innovations, ahead of its earnings.

The move came as Adeia’s shares fell 16% on Monday, after the company lowered annual revenue expectations and posted estimate-missing third-quarter results.

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The lawsuits filed on Monday said several models of AMD processors used in desktops, laptops, and servers violate Adeia’s patent rights in inventions for improved semiconductor manufacturing.

Specifically, AMD processors that include “3D V-Cache” technology, including its AI chips, were made using Adeia’s patented methods, according to the company.

“After prolonged efforts to reach a mutually agreeable resolution without litigation, we believe this step was necessary to defend our intellectual property from AMD’s continued unauthorized use,” Adeia said in a statement, noting that AMD’s use of its technology has “greatly contributed to their success as a market leader.”

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