Does Maxeon solar have a patent validity ruling in China?

SINGAPORE, Dec. 22, 2020 / PRNewswire / -- Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MAXN), a global solar innovation leader, today announced that the company has received a positive patent validity ruling in a patent invalidation action filed in China by the Chinese solar manufacturer LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

Did Maxeon infringe a Japanese patent on shingled solar panels?

In September 2020, Maxeon filed a lawsuit in Tokyo District Court, Japan, alleging Canadian Solar Japan infringes Maxeon's Japan Patent No. JP6642841B2 ("Shingled Solar Cell Module") for the proprietary and fundamental shingled solar cell panel technology used to deploy SunPower Performance solar panels.

Why did Maxeon file a lawsuit against a shingled solar panel?

The action was filed against one of Maxeon's patents for the proprietary and fundamental shingled solar cell panel technology used to deploy solar panels that Maxeon designs and sells under the 'SunPower Performance' brand name.

How many patents does Maxeon solar have?

This technology is protected by an international portfolio of more than 150 patents and patent applications covering shingled solar cell and panel design, as well as key manufacturing tools and processes," said Jeff Waters, CEO of Maxeon Solar Technologies.

Who makes performance shingled solar panels?

The Performance shingled solar cell panel architecture and manufacturing processes were pioneered by Silicon Valley-based start-up company Cogenra Solar. SunPower Corporation acquired Cogenra in 2015, and Maxeon retained the shingling technology IP rights following its spin-off from SunPower in August 2020.

Who makes shingled solar modules?

On January 14th, Huansheng Photovoltaic, a module making subsidiary of Tianjin Zhonghuan Semiconductor, officially delivered the Shingled Module 3.0 pilot line for mass production.The... Huansheng Solar is a manufacturer of solar cell and module in China. The company is specialized in shingled modules.