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Core Viewpoint - Aiwai Electronics (688798.SH) has shifted from being a defendant to a plaintiff in a patent infringement lawsuit against Wuhan Juxinwei, claiming infringement of its patent related to LRA motor driver chips used in specific smartphone models, seeking a total of 10.5 million yuan in damages [1][2]. Group 1: Patent Litigation - Aiwai Electronics filed a lawsuit in January 2024 against Wuhan Juxinwei for infringing its patent on a control method and device for LRA motor driver chips [1]. - The company has received support from the Supreme People's Court regarding the jurisdiction of the case [2]. - This is not Aiwai Electronics' first involvement in patent disputes; it previously faced a lawsuit from Xinhai Technology regarding a piezoelectric detection processor, which was resolved in Aiwai's favor after the patents in question were declared invalid [4][5]. Group 2: Business Performance and R&D - Aiwai Electronics reported significant growth in its camera driver chip business, having achieved mass production of various products, including OIS technology [2]. - The company has invested a total of 59.34 million yuan in a research and development project for linear/DC/stepper motor driver chips, which is currently in the validation stage [3]. Group 3: Industry Context - Industry experts emphasize that patents are crucial for establishing a technological moat, especially in the context of domestic supply chain substitution trends [7]. - Domestic motor manufacturers have not only achieved self-sufficiency in technology but also collect patent fees from overseas companies [7].