Nvidia’s Volta Setback Meets Record Profits
Feb/27/2026
Even as Nvidia celebrates an extraordinary $120 billion in annual profit—up from just $4.4 billion three years ago and fueled by its near-90 percent grip on advanced AI chips — the company has suffered a legal rebuke in Europe. In a ruling issued on February 26, 2026, the EU Opposition Division partially upheld a challenge against Nvidia’s attempt to register 'NVIDIA VOLTA', finding a likelihood of confusion with the earlier 'VOLTA' mark in key categories spanning AI computers, graphics processors, autonomous-vehicle software, and cloud-based services. The decision underscores the tension between Nvidia’s commercial dominance — reflected in surging data-center revenues, blockbuster Blackwell chip sales, and ambitious projections for further growth — and the legal constraints that accompany global brand expansion. While demand for its AI hardware continues at a breakneck pace and rivals scramble to catch up, the setback illustrates that even the world’s most valuable semiconductor firm must defend its intellectual property as vigorously as it defends its market share.
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