Nichia sued three U.S. local dealer LED lighting

LED maker Nichia (Nichia) in June 13, 2016 in the United States and Eastern Dezhou a federal district court accused LED lighting dealer three American local market Nichia LED patent infringement, the three defendant manufacturers including LED lighting dealer Feit Electric (the United States has previously been accused Nichia), LED lighting and other commodities the retailer Lowe''s company and its product sales center LG Sourcing (LGS) and LED Mary Elle Fashions Inc lighting distributor, and the commercial name for Meridian Electric (Meridian). Nichia said, the company of the manufacturers are infringing its charges, U.S. Patent No. 8530250th.

Nichia requirements issued by the court injunction (lock) and distribution of Feit related products, such as "BPOM60/830/LED lighting". As for Lowe 's, Nichia has demanded the court issued an injunction (ban) related products and distribution of patent infringement, such as "Lowe" s 24 inch Utilitech Pro Strip lamp". The Meridian asked the court to issue an injunction (ban) related products and distribution Meridian patent infringement, such as Meridian LED and 26W night light bead shade LED plug and play CFL replacement lamps.

Nichia banned military service law minister Mr. Akutagawa Katsuyuki. (photo: LEDinside)

Nichia said at the same time, recourse to the manufacturers, in the past period of Nichia losses caused by the infringement. Nichia's statement also repeatedly stressed that Nichia for the protection of patents and intellectual property rights and adopt a positive attitude, no country will resort to action against infringement object.

As a result of a lawsuit between the three manufacturers, three manufacturers sell LED products, most of the Asian supply chain to provide products or components, and whether to continue between the two sides of LED vendors with Nichia infringement lawsuit, is not yet clear.

Nichia previously accused the United States Vizio lawsuit is still in progress, this action is affecting LED backlight supply chain, also have no definite results. (compile: LEDinside edit Emmachang)

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