Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-07-03 14:13Core Viewpoint - The dispute between two major lithium battery material companies, Yongtai Technology and Tianci Materials, has escalated, with both parties filing lawsuits against each other over alleged defamation and infringement of commercial secrets [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Actions - Yongtai Technology and its subsidiary, Shaowu Yongtai High-tech Materials, have filed civil lawsuits against Tianci Materials for defamation, seeking compensation of 57.5193 million yuan and 1 yuan respectively [1]. - Tianci Materials has also initiated legal proceedings against Yongtai Technology and others, claiming that they illegally obtained and used its proprietary technology in their production processes [2]. Group 2: Allegations and Counterclaims - Yongtai Technology accuses Tianci Materials of spreading misleading information about its alleged infringement of commercial secrets over the past two years, which has severely damaged its reputation and caused significant financial losses [1]. - Tianci Materials claims that Yongtai Technology and its subsidiary used illegally obtained technology in their 134,000-ton liquid lithium salt project, and is seeking 887 million yuan in damages along with public apologies from the defendants [2]. Group 3: Project Status - Yongtai Technology's 134,000-ton liquid lithium salt project has completed equipment installation and is in trial production, although the company currently only produces solid lithium hexafluorophosphate and has not yet started selling the liquid lithium salt products involved in the dispute [2].