After The Japanese Patent Office (JPO) rendered Nichia’s patent JP2780691 invalid on November 12, 2012, Nichia decided to file for a Correction Trial at the JPO to conduct claim amendment. Subsequent to the trial procedure, the JPO upheld its previous decision to invalidate all claims of JP'691 again. Everlight applauds this decision.

Everlight is pleased to say that both the civil and administrative actions brought by Nichia in 2011 obtained their final judgments that Nichia was defeated. Nichia hence turned to its hometown Japan to stir up patent disputes. Everlight responds to those challenges by means of team efforts on continuous development in various lighting device applications and strengthened intellectual property portfolio.

Moreover, Everlight indicated that it will not initiate patent litigations arbitrarily. Nevertheless, Everlight will counterattack without reservation when facing unscrupulous harassment from competitors in order to protect the interests of Everlight’s customers.