TSMC Involved in US Patent Infringement Lawsuit; Taiwan's MOEA Says Local Firms Prioritize IP Rights and Compliance

(Central News Agency, reporters Xie Yixuan and Zhang Jianzhong, Taipei, 11th) Foreign media reports indicate that TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) has been involved in a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) stated today (11th) that Taiwan's semiconductor industry has long placed great importance on intellectual property rights and operates in compliance with laws and regulations at all its major global business locations. The MOEA explained that this case involves a patent dispute between companies and related US legal procedures. As it is currently under trial, the government respects the relevant procedures. TSMC has declined to comment for now.

Foreign media reports that TSMC is involved in a patent dispute in the United States have drawn market attention. The MOEA issued a statement today emphasizing that Taiwan's semiconductor industry has long valued intellectual property rights, maintains close cooperation with international customers and supply chain partners, and operates in compliance with laws at all major global business locations.

The MOEA clarified that this case is a patent dispute between companies and involves related US legal procedures. As it is currently under trial, the government respects the relevant procedures.

However, the MOEA stressed that the government will continue to monitor subsequent developments, maintain contact with relevant companies, and provide appropriate assistance when necessary to ensure the stable operation and supply chain resilience of Taiwan's semiconductor industry in the international market. (Editor: Pan Yijing) 1150611