屹唐股份起诉美半导体巨头 索赔9999万元

Core Viewpoint - The domestic semiconductor equipment leader, Yitang Co., announced it will sue Applied Materials, Inc. for stealing company secrets related to plasma sources and wafer surface treatment technology [2] Group 1: Legal Action - Yitang Co. claims that Applied Materials illegally obtained and used its core technology secrets and disclosed them in China through patent applications, violating the Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People's Republic of China [2] - The lawsuit requests the court to order the defendant to cease the infringing activities, confirm the ownership of the disputed patent application rights, and compensate for economic losses and reasonable expenses totaling 99.99 million yuan [6] Group 2: Company Background - Yitang Co. focuses on the research, development, production, and sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, with a notable technology accumulation in high-concentration, stable, and uniform plasma wafer surface treatment technology [6] - Applied Materials, Inc. is a globally recognized semiconductor equipment supplier, covering various equipment and related services required for semiconductor manufacturing, holding a significant position in the global semiconductor equipment market [6] Group 3: Employee Involvement - The dispute involves two employees previously employed by Yitang Co.'s wholly-owned subsidiary, MTI, who signed confidentiality agreements, and are named as the main inventors in the patent application submitted by Applied Materials [6]