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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Maxeon and Aiko Reach Global Settlement in Back-Contact Solar Cell Patent Litigation

The agreement grants Aiko a license to Maxeon’s back-contact solar cell patents outside the U.S., ending multiple patent infringement lawsuits between the two manufacturers.

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Singapore-based Maxeon Solar Technologies and China’s Aiko Solar have resolved their extensive patent disputes concerning back-contact solar cell and module technologies. The settlement includes a licensing agreement for Aiko covering Maxeon’s patents outside the United States and mutual withdrawal of all ongoing and…
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