Base x86 is partially open partially owned by Intel. X86-64 has components owned by AMD. AMD and Intel cross-license. You can’t start a new x86 chip company wit

Base x86 is partially open partially owned by Intel. X86-64 has components owned by AMD. AMD and Intel cross-license. You can’t start a new x86 chip company without paying amd/intel (if you want to use modern isa)