Applied Optoelectronics Filed Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Eoptolink Technology USA Inc.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Eoptolink Technology USA in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The complaint alleges that multiple Eoptolink products, including 400G QSFP-DD and 100G QSFP28 series optical transceivers, infringe on AAOI's patents. The company is seeking monetary damages and a permanent injunction. The lawsuit aims to protect AAOI's intellectual property resulting from their research, development, and investments in fiber-optic access network technology for datacenter, cable broadband, telecom, and FTTH markets.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) ha intentato una causa per violazione di brevetto contro Eoptolink Technology USA presso il Tribunale Distrettuale degli Stati Uniti per il Distretto Settentrionale della California. Il ricorso sostiene che diversi prodotti Eoptolink, inclusi i trasmettitori ottici delle serie 400G QSFP-DD e 100G QSFP28, violano i brevetti di AAOI. L'azienda chiede danni monetari e un'ingiunzione permanente. La causa mira a proteggere la proprietà intellettuale di AAOI derivante dalla loro ricerca, sviluppo e investimenti nella tecnologia delle reti di accesso in fibra ottica per i mercati dei datacenter, della banda larga via cavo, delle telecomunicazioni e FTTH.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) ha presentado una demanda por infracción de patentes contra Eoptolink Technology USA en el Tribunal de Distrito de EE. UU. para el Distrito Norte de California. La denuncia alega que múltiples productos de Eoptolink, incluidos los transceptores ópticos de las series 400G QSFP-DD y 100G QSFP28, infringen las patentes de AAOI. La empresa busca daños monetarios y una interdicción permanente. La demanda tiene como objetivo proteger la propiedad intelectual de AAOI que resulta de su investigación, desarrollo e inversiones en tecnología de redes de acceso de fibra óptica para los mercados de centros de datos, banda ancha por cable, telecomunicaciones y FTTH.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI)는 Eoptolink Technology USA를 상대로 미국 캘리포니아 북부 지방법원에 특허 침해 소송을 제기했습니다. 고소장은 400G QSFP-DD 및 100G QSFP28 시리즈 광 트랜시버를 포함한 여러 Eoptolink 제품이 AAOI의 특허를 침해한다고 주장합니다. AAOI는 금전적 손해 및 영구적인 금지명령을 요구하고 있습니다. 이 소송은 데이터 센터, 케이블 브로드밴드, 통신 및 FTTH 시장을 위한 광섬유 액세스 네트워크 기술에 대한 연구, 개발 및 투자에서 발생한 AAOI의 지적 재산을 보호하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) a déposé une plainte pour violation de brevet contre Eoptolink Technology USA auprès du tribunal de district des États-Unis pour le district nord de la Californie. La plainte allègue que plusieurs produits Eoptolink, y compris les transceivers optiques des séries 400G QSFP-DD et 100G QSFP28, violent les brevets d'AAOI. L'entreprise demande des dommages-intérêts monétaires ainsi qu'une injonction permanente. Le procès vise à protéger la propriété intellectuelle d'AAOI résultant de ses recherches, développements et investissements dans la technologie des réseaux d'accès en fibre optique pour les marchés des centres de données, du câble à large bande, des télécommunications et du FTTH.
Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) hat eine Klage wegen Patentverletzung gegen Eoptolink Technology USA beim US-Distriktgericht für den nördlichen Bezirk Kalifornien eingereicht. Die Klage behauptet, dass mehrere Produkte von Eoptolink, darunter die optischen Transceiver der Serien 400G QSFP-DD und 100G QSFP28, die Patente von AAOI verletzen. Das Unternehmen fordert Schadensersatz und eine dauerhafte einstweilige Verfügung. Die Klage zielt darauf ab, das geistige Eigentum von AAOI zu schützen, das aus deren Forschung, Entwicklung und Investitionen in die Technologie von Glasfaserzugangsnetzen für die Märkte Rechenzentren, Kabelbreitband, Telekommunikation und FTTH resultiert.
- Company taking legal action to protect valuable intellectual property
- Potential for monetary compensation if lawsuit succeeds
- Possible market advantage through injunction against competitor products
- Legal proceedings could be costly and time-consuming
- Uncertain outcome of patent litigation
- Resources diverted to legal battle instead of business operations
Insights
This patent infringement lawsuit against Eoptolink targets key optical transceiver products and could have significant implications for AAOI's market position. The complaint covers multiple high-value product lines including 400G and 100G transceivers, which are critical components in data center infrastructure. The request for both monetary damages and a permanent injunction suggests AAOI is taking an aggressive stance to protect its IP portfolio.
The Northern District of California is a favorable venue for patent litigation, known for its expertise in technology cases. If successful, this lawsuit could restrict Eoptolink's ability to sell competing products in the US market and potentially result in substantial monetary compensation. However, patent litigation typically spans several years and involves significant legal expenses, creating near-term cost pressures.
The disputed products represent critical technologies in the data center interconnect market, particularly the high-growth 400G segment. The specific patents likely involve fundamental optical transceiver technologies that AAOI has developed through extensive R&D investment. The inclusion of both current-generation (100G) and next-generation (400G) products in the lawsuit indicates AAOI is protecting its position across multiple product cycles.
If AAOI prevails, it could strengthen its competitive position in the rapidly growing data center interconnect market. The timing is strategic, as the industry transitions to higher-speed connectivity solutions, where these patents may become increasingly valuable.
SUGAR LAND, Texas, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAOI), a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets, today announced that it has filed a complaint for patent infringement against Eoptolink Technology USA Inc. (Eoptolink) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No.: 3:24-cv-08165.
The complaint, filed November 19, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleges that at least the Eoptolink 400G QSFP-DD LR4, Eoptolink 400G QSFP-DD FR4, Eoptolink 400G QSFP-DD DR4, Eoptolink 100G QSFP28 LR4, Eoptolink 100G QSFP28 DR1+, and Eoptolink 100G QSFP28 CWDM4, infringe one or more of the asserted of Applied Optoelectronic, Inc. (AOI) optical transceiver patents.
“AOI filed this lawsuit because we believe Eoptolink is infringing several of our key optical transceiver patents. AOI will continue to diligently enforce its IP rights against alleged infringers to protect AOI’s IP that has resulted from AOI’s extensive research and development, innovation, and significant investment,” said Dr. Thompson Lin, Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer.
AOI is a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets and has invested significantly in the development of its technology and in building its IP portfolio.
In the complaint, AOI is seeking monetary damages from Eoptolink and a permanent injunction.
About Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced optical products, including components, modules and equipment. AOI's products are the building blocks for broadband fiber access networks around the world, where they are used in the internet datacenter, CATV broadband, telecom and FTTH markets. AOI supplies optical networking lasers, components and equipment to tier-1 customers in all four of these markets. In addition to its corporate headquarters, wafer fab and advanced engineering and production facilities in Sugar Land, TX, AOI has engineering and manufacturing facilities in Taipei, Taiwan and Ningbo, China. For additional information, visit www.ao-inc.com.
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