“拼专利”也要聚合力

Group 1 - Leading companies in the photovoltaic industry, Longi Green Energy and JinkoSolar, have reached a joint statement to end all ongoing patent litigation and agree on cross-licensing of certain core patents [1] - The move is significant for alleviating "involution" competition within the industry, where excessive patent use can hinder innovation and lead to intensified competition [1] - Cross-licensing of patents allows companies to use each other's technologies, promoting industry development and reducing R&D costs and product development cycles [1] Group 2 - There is a call for broader consensus on patent cross-licensing to transform more "paper patents" into "industrial dividends" and accelerate patent application and conversion [2] - The establishment of industry funds, standardization, and international platforms is suggested to create a balanced market environment that respects intellectual property while ensuring fair competition [2] - The focus should shift from patent battles to collaborative cross-licensing to foster a healthy and dynamic innovation ecosystem [2]