US ITC confirms EPC Patents and infringement by Innoscience
Summary
The next-generation wide bandgap semiconductors developed by EPC are essential to artificial intelligence (AI), satellites, fast chargers, LiDAR, humanoid robots, and many other transformational technologies. The ITC initial determination is a significant milestone in solidifying EPC’s leadership in wide bandgap semiconductors and could lead to a ban later this year on importation of Innoscience’s infringing products into the US. “The Commission’s recommendations validate nearly two decades of hard work, resources, and R&D that went into developing EPC’s uniquely valuable intellectual property portfolio,” Dr. Lidow added. Over the last 15 years, EPC has capitalised on its first-mover advantage to develop a broad portfolio of over 200 GaN-related patents and over 150 products, which include its rapidly growing family of integrated circuits, automotive qualified and radiation hardened devices. Compared with traditional silicon-based power devices, GaN represents a significant leap, with higher efficiency, faster switching speeds, smaller size, and lower cost.