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In 2019, [[Marvell Technology|Marvell]] acquired Avera Semiconductor from GlobalFoundries, that was previously part of IBM Microelectronics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frumusanu |first=Andrei |title=Marvell Unveils its Comprehensive Custom ASIC Offering |url=https://www.anandtech.com/show/15931/marvell-unveils-its-comprehensive-custom-asic-offering |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=www.anandtech.com}}</ref>

In June 2021, IBM suedand GlobalFoundries sued each other for breach of contract, with IBM alleging that GlobalFoundries misused the $1.5&nbsp;billion in unrelated ventures. IBM stated:<ref name="burlingtonfreepress">{{cite web | last=D'Ambrosio | first=Dan | date=June 11, 2021 | url=https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2021/06/11/ibm-sues-globalfoundries-breach-contract-semiconductor-spat-essex-junction-microelectronics-vt/7652597002/ | title=IBM sues GlobalFoundries for breach of contract, wants its $1.5 billion back and more | work=Burlington Free Press | publisher=Gannett Company | archiveurl=http://archive.today/2023.01.24-202452/https://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/2021/06/11/ibm-sues-globalfoundries-breach-contract-semiconductor-spat-essex-junction-microelectronics-vt/7652597002/ | archivedate=January 24, 2023}}</ref>

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IBM depended on GlobalFoundries after investing heavily in a long-term mutual relationship. GlobalFoundries responded by taking IBM's money, and benefitting from IBM's knowledge, skill and assets. Though GlobalFoundries repeatedly assured IBM it would meet its commitments, GlobalFoundries instead abruptly and without any justification walked away from IBM while IBM was reliant on GlobalFoundries. GlobalFoundries has demonstrably failed to act as a reliable partner and supplier.<ref name=burlingtonfreepress />

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The lawsuit was issued among the current ({{as of|2023|01|lc=y}}) [[2020–present global chip shortage|global chip shortage]]. A spokesperson for GlobalFoundries called the claims "meritless ... Quite frankly, this is very disappointing coming from a company we have such a long history and strong partnership with."<ref name=burlingtonfreepress /> In 2023, GlobalFoundries sued IBM again over an [[intellectual property]] dispute involving IBM's agreement with [[Rapidus]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=GlobalFoundries sues IBM, says trade secrets were unlawfully given to Japan's Rapidus |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/20/globalfoundries-sues-ibm-says-unlawfully-gave-rapidus-trade-secrets.html |date=2023-04-20 |website=CNBC |language=en}}</ref>

== Products ==