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GlobalFoundries sues Tower Semi for process technology patent infringement
What happened
GlobalFoundries has filed lawsuits against Tower Semiconductor at the ITC and a US district court, alleging infringement of 11 process technology patents. The suit seeks an import ban and damages for chips used in smartphones, automotive, and communications. Watch: Potential supply chain disruption for Tower's customers if ITC issues an exclusion order, though litigation timeline is uncertain.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 45/100
Affected components and suppliers
ICs
GlobalFoundriesTower Semiconductor
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Source and time
Source: Electronics Weekly · 3/29/2026 · View original source
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