Seoul accused of infringement of the semiconductor laser diode Nichia patent

Seoul semiconductor announced to the United States International Trade Commission (the United States International Trade Commission, ITC) submitted the complaint, the complaint Nichia chemical industries (strain) (Nichia Corporation) engaged in unfair trade practices. Seoul semiconductor charged Nichia import and sale (Gallium Nitride) containing gallium nitride laser diode (laser diode) invasion of Seoul semiconductor numbered 5321713 (713) of the United States patent.

Seoul semiconductor is put in the United States universities and companies, as research and development of laser diodes and light-emitting diode (LED) technology related funds totaling more than $ten million. Seoul semiconductor from these R & D investment, has made a number of patents related to laser diodes and LED, including the United States 713 patents, Seoul semiconductor has more than one thousand patents.

In addition, Seoul semiconductor is sued by LED Product Infringement Nichia Corporation sales, in order to maintain its another U.S. Patent No. 5075742 (742). The procedure was completed in November 6, 2007, the United States District Court for the eastern region filed in Texas, the case is pending. United States 742 patent coverage and white, blue, green and ultraviolet LED and laser diodes and other related technologies.

Seoul semiconductor ITC is expected to be launched an investigation in January next year xiangriya company, and in the autumn of 2008 for trial.

Source: International Electronic Business