US ITC says Innoscience infringed EPC GaN patent
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has announced the conclusion of the Presidential review period for the US International Trade Commission’s (ITC) final determination, affirming that Chinese GaN firm Innoscience infringed EPC’s foundational patent for GaN technology.
The ITC’s decision is now final, implementing an import and sales ban on Innoscience products in the United States without a license from EPC.
“This ruling marks a milestone for EPC and fair competition in GaN technology,” said Alex Lidow, CEO and co-Founder of EPC. “We will safeguard our IP to drive innovation and support our customers in shaping the future of power electronics.”
EPC’s case against Innoscience began in May 2023, culminating in the ITC’s final determination issued in July 2024. EPC’s intellectual property has been consistently upheld across multiple jurisdictions, including the China National Intellectual Property Administration’s decisions in April and May 2024.
EPC says this decision opens new pathways for it to expand access to its technology through licensing agreements, fostering collaboration and innovation with global partners.
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