Decision and Details
Filing of a patent infringement lawsuit concerning chip backside protective tape
Because LINTEC determined that the chip backside protective tape manufactured by 三選科技 Co., Ltd. infringes the patent rights under its Taiwanese Patent Nos. I 516530, I 634187, I 833953 and I 542659. This lawsuit is part of LINTEC's activities based on its policy of regarding intellectual property rights as an important management resource and taking appropriate measures, including enforcing its rights against infringing third parties.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matter Covered | Filing of a patent infringement lawsuit concerning chip backside protective tape |
| Decision Date | 17 September 2026 (date the lawsuit was filed) |
| Implementation Date | 17 September 2026 (lawsuit filed) |
| Quantity / scale | 3 defendants (1 Chinese manufacturer and 2 Taiwanese distributors), 4 patents at issue, 6 allegedly infringing products, and more than 600 related patents in total across 8 countries and regions |
| Reason | Because LINTEC determined that the chip backside protective tape manufactured by 三選科技 Co., Ltd. infringes the patent rights under its Taiwanese Patent Nos. I 516530, I 634187, I 833953 and I 542659. This lawsuit is part of LINTEC's activities based on its policy of regarding intellectual property rights as an important management resource and taking appropriate measures, including enforcing its rights against infringing third parties. |
| Governing Rule | Claim for an injunction against manufacturing, sales and other activities based on patent infringement |
| Future plans | While monitoring the progress of this lawsuit, LINTEC will consider further enforcement of its rights, including filing lawsuits concerning other patent infringements as necessary. |
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The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Because LINTEC determined that the chip backside protective tape manufactured by 三選科技 Co., Ltd. infringes 4 of its Taiwanese patents. LINTEC also regards intellectual property rights as an important management resource and has a policy of taking appropriate measures, including enforcing its rights against infringing third parties.