Core Viewpoint - The court ruled to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Cytiva Sweden AB against Jiangsu Hanbang Technology Co., Ltd., stating that the patent in question was declared invalid by the National Intellectual Property Administration [2][4]. Case Background - Cytiva Sweden AB claimed that Hanbang Technology's STK series automatic homogenizers infringed its patent for a "separation medium homogenizer" in China, seeking to stop production and sales, and demanding compensation of 5 million RMB for economic losses and 1 million RMB for other reasonable expenses [2][3]. - The lawsuit was initiated in September 2024, and the company responded by filing a request for invalidation of the patent with the National Intellectual Property Administration [3]. Latest Developments - The Shanghai Intellectual Property Court issued a civil ruling stating that the patent held by Cytiva Sweden AB was declared entirely invalid by the National Intellectual Property Administration, leading to the dismissal of the lawsuit [4][6]. - The total amount involved in the case was 6 million RMB [5]. Impact on the Company - The court's ruling will not negatively impact the company's daily operations or its current and future financial performance [2][6]. - The company will continue to monitor the case and fulfill its information disclosure obligations to protect the rights of the company and its shareholders [6].
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