Trina Solar, a global leader in smart solar products and solutions, has announced the filing of a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Delaware, alongside a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). These actions aim to protect its TOPCon technology patents from infringement by Canadian Solar, Inc. and its affiliates.
U.S. District Court of Delaware In a bid to safeguard its intellectual property, Trina Solar has brought a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Delaware concerning Canadian Solar products that violate Trina’s patents within the U.S. market. This legal action emphasizes Trina’s dedication to defending its proprietary TOPCon technology and ensuring accountability for any entities that infringe on its patents.
International Trade Commission (ITC) Trina’s complaint with the ITC seeks a limited exclusion order and a cease-and-desist order against Canadian Solar, Inc. and its affiliates. The limited exclusion order would prevent Canadian Solar from importing specific solar cells, modules, panels, and other related products that infringe Trina’s patents into the United States. Additionally, the cease-and-desist order would stop the sale of these infringing products already in inventory within the U.S.
“Trina Solar takes patent infringement seriously, and we are committed to taking all necessary measures to protect our intellectual property,” stated Steven Zhu, president of Trina Solar US. “Our significant investments in TOPCon technology require us to defend our patents vigorously.” Trina is optimistic about its chances of success, reaffirming its resolve to uphold its intellectual property rights.
Trina Solar holds over 2,000 patents, including numerous essential patents related to its core TOPCon technology, which is vital for solar module production.
Patent rights provide legal protection, and any entity that attempts to replicate, use, or sell patented technology without authorization may face legal consequences, including monetary damages. Trina’s legal actions against Canadian Solar, Inc. and its affiliates are the latest in a series of patent infringement cases involving the company.
For more information on Trina Solar’s cell and module patents, please visit the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website.
