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JA Solar Settles Patent Fight as China’s Solar Downturn Drags On

Bloomberg.com · last updated

JA Solar Technology Co., one of China’s top four solar companies, said it agreed to settle patent lawsuits with a domestic rival, a sign that manufacturers in the country are opting for cooperation to survive an industry-wide downturn.

The company agreed to end all ongoing patent-related legal proceedings worldwide with Zhejiang-based Chint New Energy Technology Co., according to a joint statement from the two firms on Saturday. The settlement also includes a cross-licensing agreement for patents on TOPCon, a mainstream solar cell technology, they said.

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