In 2008, Rambus accused Nvidia of infringing upon 17 patents
across six of their product lines. After four years of legal
sparring, the companies have finally decided to resolve the
matter privately. The newly struck deal will be valid for five
years although no other details were given.  The agreement
covers the use of Rambus patented innovations in a broad range
of integrated circuit (IC) products offered by Nvidia. In
addition, the two companies have settled all outstanding claims,
including resolution of past use of Rambus’ patented
innovations. The term of this agreement is five years; other
details are confidential.    Of the 17 patents in question, only
two -- if my tally is correct -- were not dismissed by the
International Trade Commission or dropped by Rambus itself. 
Three of those patents were collectively known as the Barth
patents, an important trinity of intellectual property thought
to be fundamental to the company's future.   Leveraging its
broadly licensed patents have net Rambus a healthy,