Maxeon Solar Technologies Sues Canadian Solar for Patent Infringement in Eastern District of Texas

In the Eastern District of Texas, Maxeon Solar Technologies has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Canadian Solar. The lawsuit alleges that Canadian Solar has violated Maxeon’s patents related to its tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cell technology.

According to Maxeon, their TOPCon innovations are protected by a global patent portfolio, and they have been pioneers in the development and commercialization of this technology even before the term “TOPCon” became widely used in the industry. The company holds numerous patents related to TOPCon technology, with inventions dating back to the 2000s.

The associate general counsel of Maxeon, Marc Robinson, stated that the company is committed to defending its intellectual property and ensuring that its innovative solar cell technologies are protected. This marks Maxeon’s first legal action to protect its valuable patent rights in the United States, and they intend to enforce their rights vigorously in US and other markets. They will continue to take legal action to uphold their patents in order to maintain their position as a leader in solar energy innovation.