Trinasolar US announces that the US International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided to commence an investigation into Trina’s patent violation complaint against several Canadian Solar Inc. affiliates.
After reviewing Trina’s complaint, which was submitted in October, the U.S. government has mandated an inquiry to determine if Canadian Solar is breaching Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigation will specifically assess whether Canadian Solar has infringed upon Trina’s TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) solar cell technology patents.
Trina has requested that the ITC issue a Limited Exclusion Order to prohibit the importation, along with Cease and Desist Orders to prevent any further sales and marketing within the U.S. of solar cells, modules, panels, and components that violate Trina’s patents.
“Trina is grateful for the ITC’s decision to investigate the unauthorized utilization of our patented technology,” states Steven Zhu, president of Trinasolar US. “We are pleased that our patent violation complaint is being taken with seriousness, and we eagerly anticipate the final determination by the ITC.”
In conjunction with this action at the ITC, Trinasolar has initiated a separate patent infringement lawsuit concerning TOPCon technology that is currently pending against Canadian Solar in the District of Delaware. Additionally, Trinasolar is seeking injunctive relief in another ITC inquiry regarding patent infringement of TOPCon technology, which was launched in November against multiple entities of Runergy and Adani.
