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Canadian Solar has resolved its U.S. patent litigation with Maxeon Solar Technologies concerning proprietary TOPCon solar cell technology. The settlement removes significant legal uncertainty affecting Canadian Solar’s n-type module deployment, providing stability for Indian developers and EPCs as TOPCon becomes the p…
Canadian Solar announced that the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has dismissed Maxeon’s patent infringement lawsuit with prejudice, formally ending the litigation between the two solar technology companies. This follows the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s January 2026 ruling invalidating Maxeon’s asserted…
A patent infringement case against TSMC has surfaced in the United States, drawing significant attention due to geopolitical sensitivities. Legal analysts suggest that while political forces may seek stringent penalties, a settlement remains the most probable outcome. This development underscores the complex intersect…
Beginning in 2020, Chinese courts issued a series of anti-suit injunctions targeting foreign patent holders, particularly in telecommunications, restricting their ability to litigate abroad. This aggressive approach, rooted in China’s foreign-related rule of law policy, reflects a broader strategy of jurisdictional ma…
On June 10, coinciding with the U.S. launch of Insta360’s Luna Ultra camera, DJI filed two patent infringement lawsuits against Insta360’s parent company, Arashi Vision Inc., in the Eastern District of Texas. DJI alleges that Insta360’s Luna Ultra and Luna Pro models infringe six of its design and utility patents rela…
As data centres proliferate throughout the US, legal practitioners foresee a notable rise in patent litigation. Texas stands out as a hotspot for such disputes, given its thriving technology sector and courts well-versed in patent matters. This trend signals a shifting landscape in intellectual property enforcement ti…
A patent dispute involving Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has surfaced in U.S. courts, drawing attention amid heightened political pressures. Despite the contentious environment, legal analysts suggest that the parties are more likely to pursue a settlement than endure prolonged litigation or sancti…
This week’s global patent litigation update covers pivotal decisions from the US Supreme Court on induced infringement for skinny-label generics, and the Madras High Court’s detailed guidance on India’s Bolar exemption. Additional insights from the Unified Patent Court and European Patent Office highlight evolving pat…
The Hatch-Waxman Act established a framework to balance patent protection and generic drug entry through Paragraph IV certifications and a 30-month automatic stay on FDA approvals during patent litigation. However, brand manufacturers have leveraged serial patent litigation—filing successive infringement suits on new…
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP has expanded its patent litigation practice in San Francisco by adding two new partners who recently joined from Reed Smith. These hires bring dynamic, technology-centered expertise to the firm, reinforcing its position in the competitive intellectual property litigation landscape. T…
Sam Baxter, a legendary figure in patent litigation and a cornerstone of McKool Smith’s trial team, has retired after more than fifty years in the legal profession. Renowned for his work in the Eastern District of Texas, Baxter’s career has shaped the landscape of intellectual property litigation, with his advocacy im…
Nokia has withdrawn its patent infringement actions against Warner Bros. and Paramount in the Unified Patent Court and Munich Regional Court after consenting to UK High Court determination of a global FRAND royalty rate. The litigation concerned Nokia’s video coding and media file arrangement patents, part of its SEP…
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has evolved into a pivotal forum for patent enforcement, particularly in technology and life sciences. By leveraging Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, patent owners can secure exclusion orders blocking infringing imports, a remedy unavailable in district courts. This artic…
Allen & Gledhill’s Intellectual Property Practice has been named Singapore Patent Contentious Firm of the Year at the Asia IP Awards 2024. The accolade was presented during the awards ceremony held on 17 November 2024 in Manila, which celebrates outstanding IP practices across Asia, Europe, and the Americas as voted b…
Ericsson has initiated multiple patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in key European jurisdictions including Düsseldorf, Mannheim, and Munich, as well as in the Netherlands and Brazil. Apple has also filed a patent suit against Ericsson in Mannheim, signaling a broadening of their licensing conflict beyond the U…
Third-party funding for patent litigation in the United States has expanded rapidly over the past five years, evolving from a rare practice to a major financing option. This funding typically involves non-recourse investments by third-party funders who cover litigation costs in exchange for a share of any recovery. Wh…
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