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The previous searches confirmed the correct case and identified the parties and court. I still need the abstract for patent 11550512 and a clearer determination of Fermat International's operating status for the overview.

I will perform a USPTO search for patent 11550512 abstract.

Regarding Fermat International, Inc., the website description and job postings indicate it develops both software and hardware for "Big Data Analytics & AI". It describes itself as a "deep tech company" working with Fortune 500 customers [15, from previous search]. While a company can be both an operating company and assert patents, in the context of patent litigation against major tech companies, it's important to differentiate. The existence of a prior "Fermat International" acquired by Moody's in 2008 suggests a complex history. However, the current entity's website clearly describes active development and products. Without explicit statements categorizing it as an NPE/PAE by a reliable third-party source (like RPX, Unified Patents), or a lack of real products, it's safer to describe it based on its self-proclaimed business activities while acknowledging its patenting and litigation activities.

Let's get the patent abstract.I was unable to directly obtain the abstract for patent 11550512 from the initial searches. I need to perform a specific search on the USPTO website or a reliable patent database for this patent.

Regarding Fermat International, Inc.'s operating status, the previous searches highlighted its website which describes it as developing "high performance computation solutions" and "a software and hardware company" focused on "Big Data Analytics & AI" [9, 14 from prior searches]. It also mentions working with Fortune 500 customers [15, from prior searches]. While it engages in patent litigation, there's no explicit third-party categorization as an NPE/PAE. Thus, I will characterize it based on its self-description as a technology company with a focus on data analytics and AI hardware/software.

Let's get the abstract for US Patent 11550512.I still need the abstract for patent 11550512. The previous search results provided links and guidance for using the USPTO Patent Public Search, but did not directly provide the abstract in the snippets. I will now explicitly instruct the tool to search a patent database for the abstract of US Patent 11550512.

Regarding Fermat International, Inc., based on its website describing it as a "software and hardware company" developing "high performance computation solutions" for "Big Data Analytics & AI" and working with "Fortune 500 customers" [9, 14, 15 from previous searches], it will be described as a technology company rather than a pure NPE/PAE, while still noting its patenting and litigation activities. Its business model, as described on its website, includes offering "Fermat hardware" that can store and process data, and "Fermat software platform" providing access to algorithms [9, 14, 15 from previous searches].

Let's refine the search for the patent abstract.The search results for "US patent 11550512 abstract" or similar queries are not directly yielding the abstract text in the snippets. They mostly point to USPTO search tools. To get the abstract, I need to either navigate the USPTO website via the tool or acknowledge that the abstract is not directly available from the snippets and would require accessing the patent document itself. Given the constraint to only use search results and not browse websites, I cannot directly pull the abstract if it's not in the snippets.

However, a new "Fermat" company has appeared in the search results: "FERMÀT" (with an accent) which focuses on "AI-Powered Commerce Experiences" and "AI Search Commerce Engine". This is distinct from "Fermat International, Inc." that filed the lawsuit. The previous search results related to "Fermat International, Inc." described it as a "high performance computation solution: An analytic engine fully integrated with high capacity Flash-based Storage through a patent pending Data-Aware Architecture" [9 from previous search], and a "software and hardware company" [15 from previous search]. This is critical as the new "FERMÀT" is clearly an operating company in a different sector (AI-powered commerce). Therefore, the plaintiff "Fermat International, Inc." is likely the "deep tech" company focused on Big Data Analytics & AI hardware/software, as described by its website in earlier snippets. It is still hard to definitively label it as an NPE/PAE from the given snippets, as it claims to have products and customers.

Since I cannot directly get the patent abstract from the provided snippets, I will state that the abstract is not available directly from the search results but describe the general technical area based on the patent assignee's (Fermat International, Inc.) stated business.

Let's re-evaluate the completeness of the requested information based on all snippets, keeping the two "Fermat" entities distinct.

Parties:

• Plaintiff: Fermat International, Inc. - A technology company that describes itself as a "software and hardware company" developing "high performance computation solutions" and "Data-Aware Architecture" for "Big Data Analytics & AI," working with Fortune 500 customers. [9 from previous search, 15 from previous search]
• Defendant: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) - A multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures microprocessors, graphics processing units (GPUs), FPGAs, and other high-performance computer components for various markets including PCs, gaming, and data centers. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6 from previous search]

Accused Product/Technology:

• The specific accused products are not explicitly detailed in the provided search results for Fermat International, Inc. v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. However, given AMD's primary business in processors, GPUs, and high-performance computing components [2, 3, 4, 5, 6 from previous search], and Fermat International, Inc.'s focus on high-performance computation and data analytics [9 from previous search, 15 from previous search], it is highly probable the infringement allegations relate to AMD's processors or computing platforms used in big data or AI applications.

Patents Asserted:

• US Patent 11550512. The abstract is not directly available in the provided snippets. Based on Fermat International, Inc.'s stated business, the patent likely pertains to high-performance computing, data-aware architectures, or big data analytics systems.

Procedural Posture:

• Court: Texas Western District Court.
• Division and Judge: The case was filed on January 13, 2026, and is assigned to District Judge David Counts, with Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland referred. [7 from previous search] The Western District of Texas has been a popular venue for patent litigation, though a 2022 change instituted district-wide random assignment for cases filed in Waco (where Judge Albright previously received most patent cases), and Judge Albright has since moved to Austin. [5 from previous search, 9 from previous search] The assignment to Judge Counts indicates the impact of this random assignment.
• Venue Significance: The Western District of Texas remains a key patent litigation forum known for its active patent docket. [5 from previous search]

Notability:

• The case is notable as it involves a technology company asserting patents against a major semiconductor manufacturer in a high-profile patent litigation venue. The evolving nature of patent litigation in the Western District of Texas due to changes in judge assignment also adds to its notability.

I have sufficient information to construct the overview, with the caveat that the exact abstract for 11550512 is not explicitly present in the snippets and the specific accused products are not called out directly for this case, though inferred from parties' businesses. I will make sure to qualify these points.This litigation, Fermat International, Inc. v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., was initiated on January 13, 2026, in the Texas Western District Court under case number 7:26-cv-00011. The plaintiff, Fermat International, Inc., describes itself as a technology company specializing in high-performance computation solutions, including "Data-Aware Architecture" for Big Data Analytics and AI, and claims to develop both software and hardware while working with Fortune 500 customers. The defendant, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), is a prominent multinational semiconductor company known for designing and manufacturing central processing units (CPUs), graphics processing units (GPUs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and system-on-chips (SoCs) for a wide array of markets including personal computing, gaming, and data centers.

The sole patent at issue is U.S. Patent 11550512. While a specific technical sketch from the patent's abstract is not directly available in the provided search results, based on Fermat International, Inc.'s described business, the patent likely pertains to innovations in high-performance computing, data-aware architectures, or big data analytics systems. The accused products or technologies are not explicitly detailed in the available docket information but are presumed to relate to AMD's advanced processors or computing platforms that are utilized in areas such as high-performance computing, data centers, or artificial intelligence workloads, aligning with the plaintiff's technological focus.

Procedurally, the case is assigned to District Judge David Counts and has been referred to Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland. This assignment reflects the significant changes in the Western District of Texas, which, since 2022, has moved from a system where cases filed in the Waco Division were almost certainly assigned to Judge Alan Albright, to a district-wide random assignment policy. Despite these changes, the Western District of Texas remains a highly active and influential venue for patent infringement litigation, making the proceedings in this court particularly notable within the intellectual property landscape.

This section outlines the key legal developments and outcomes for the patent infringement litigation Fermat International, Inc. v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., case number 7:26-cv-00011, in the Texas Western District Court. The case is still active as of today's date, May 29, 2026.

Key Legal Developments:

• Filing of Complaint (2026-01-13): Fermat International, Inc. initiated the lawsuit by filing its complaint against Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. The case was assigned to District Judge David Counts and referred to Magistrate Judge Derek T. Gilliland.
• Appearance of Counsel (2026-01-13): On the same day the complaint was filed, several attorneys from Daignault Iyer LLP appeared on behalf of Fermat International, Inc., and attorneys from Fish & Richardson P.C. appeared for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Parallel PTAB IPR/PGR Proceedings:

• As of the current date, there are no search results indicating any parallel Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) inter partes review (IPR) or post-grant review (PGR) proceedings against U.S. Patent 11550512. Searches of the USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal Case Tracking System (P-TACTS) would be necessary to confirm this definitively.

Current Posture:

• The case remains active in the Texas Western District Court. Details regarding initial pleadings beyond the complaint (e.g., AMD's answer, counterclaims), substantive pre-trial motions, claim construction, discovery milestones, or any trial events are not yet publicly available in the provided search snippets, which primarily cover the initial filing.

Fermat International, Inc. is represented by a team of attorneys from Daignault Iyer LLP.

The counsel of record for Fermat International, Inc. are:

• Lisa Noelle Phillips - Attorney, Daignault Iyer LLP. She was granted to practice pro hac vice in this case.
• Raymond W Mort, III - Attorney, Daignault Iyer LLP.
• Elizabeth Bernard - Attorney, Daignault Iyer LLP.
• Scott R. Samay - Attorney, Daignault Iyer LLP.
• Taylor G. Lepore - Attorney, Daignault Iyer LLP.
• Jason S. Charkow - Attorney, Daignault Iyer LLP.
• Stephanie R. Mandir - Attorney, Daignault Iyer LLP.

Their firm, Daignault Iyer LLP, is listed with its attorneys on the PacerMonitor docket for this case. Further specific details on each attorney's individual patent litigation experience or notable past cases are not immediately available in the provided snippets, beyond their listing as counsel in this active patent infringement suit.

Defendant Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is represented by counsel from Fish & Richardson P.C. and Daignault Iyer LLP.

The counsel of record for Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. includes:

• David Hoffman (Role not specified, likely lead counsel)

  • Firm: Fish & Richardson P.C.
  • Note: Fish & Richardson is a prominent intellectual property law firm with extensive experience in patent litigation, including representing semiconductor manufacturers.

• Lisa Noelle Phillips (Role not specified)

  • Firm: Daignault Iyer LLP
  • Note: Daignault Iyer LLP appears to be serving as additional counsel for AMD in this case.

• Raymond W Mort, III (Role not specified)

  • Firm: Daignault Iyer LLP
  • Note: Raymond W Mort, III, has filed a response in opposition to a motion to dismiss claims of pre-suit indirect and willful infringement on behalf of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

• Elizabeth Bernard (Role not specified)

  • Firm: Daignault Iyer LLP

• Scott R. Samay (Role not specified)

  • Firm: Daignault Iyer LLP

• Taylor G. Lepore (Role not specified)

  • Firm: Daignault Iyer LLP

• Jason S. Charkow (Role not specified)

  • Firm: Daignault Iyer LLP

• Stephanie R. Mandir (Role not specified)

  • Firm: Daignault Iyer LLP

Ava Hahn is the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at AMD, overseeing worldwide legal and corporate governance matters, ethics, compliance, and public affairs. She joined AMD in 2024 from Lam Research, and previously served as general counsel at other technology and VC firms. While she is AMD's in-house general counsel, the external litigation counsel are the listed attorneys above.