JA Solar sues Carbon over patent dispute involving silicon oxide layers and TOPCon solar tech, backed by EPO patent till 2034.
JA Solar, a Chinese solar module manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against France-based Carbon over a patent dispute involving their subsidiaries, including Astronergy. The case centers on patents for tunneling silicon oxide layers and TOPCon solar technology. The European Patent Office upheld JA Solar's patent, valid until 2034, affecting several European countries. The lawsuit is in its early stages, with further details pending.
October 16, 2024
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