Canadian Solar is facing a patent infringement lawsuit from Maxeon Solar Technologies in the Eastern District of Texas. The lawsuit alleges that Canadian Solar has violated Maxeon’s patents related to its tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology.
Maxeon claims that their innovations in TOPCon technology are protected by a global patent portfolio. The company’s associate general counsel, Marc Robinson, stated that Maxeon has a strong history in developing solar cell technology and was early pioneers in the development and commercialization of TOPCon contacts even before the term became popular in the industry.
The lawsuit marks Maxeon’s first action to protect its valuable patent rights in the United States, and they intend to vigorously enforce these rights in the US and other markets. Maxeon is committed to defending its intellectual property and ensuring that its innovative solar cell technologies are protected. They will continue to take legal action to uphold their patents in order to maintain their position as a leader in solar energy innovation.
