[Alexander Turcic]

From TG Daily:

As Intel spokesperson Robert I. Manetta told TG Daily this morning, Marvell will acquire the rights to produce XScale communications processors from Intel, which itself licenses the technology from UK-based ARM Holdings. Specifically, Marvell acquires production rights for XScale in cellular communications and handheld devices; Intel will continue to be able to utilize XScale for other purposes. So XScale was not sold outright to Marvell - it wasn't Intel's technology to sell. However, both Marvell and Intel may continue to conduct research and develop new products, in their respective coverage areas, based on XScale. Marvell is not acquiring Intel's research facilities - just its production resources, which include 1,400 employees. Marvell may or may not, at its discretion, continue to use the XScale trademark, which will continue to be owned by Intel.