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Maxeon Sues Rec, Hanwha Qcells for Alleged Topcon Patent Infringement

PV Magazine International 5:36 pm on April 23, 2024

Maxeon Solar Technologies, a Singapore-based solar module manufacturer, has filed patent infringement lawsuits against Hanwha Qcells and REC Solar Holdings AS in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuits allege that the companies used unspecified TOPCon solar cell technology protected by Maxeon's over 650 granted patents and 330 pending applications. Maxeon previously sued Canadian Solar and Aiko Solar Energies for similar patent infringements.

Maxeon Solar Technologies has filed two lawsuits against Hanwha Qcells and REC Solar Holdings AS in the US over TOPCon solar cell technology patent infringement.
The company holds a significant global patent portfolio related to its IB, Shingled Hypercel, and TOPCon technologies.
Maxeon has previously sued Canadian Solar and Aiko Solar Energies for similar reasons.
The lawsuits were filed in the Eastern District of Texas.
Maxeon's patent portfolio comprises over 650 granted patents and over 330 pending applications.

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/04/23/maxeon-sues-rec-hanwha-qcells-for-alleged-topcon-patent-infringement/

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