Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent legal ruling against Zunpai Communications for infringing on Huawei's trade secrets, highlighting the implications for the semiconductor industry and investment landscape in China [2][4]. Group 1: Legal Case and Implications - The Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court sentenced 14 former employees of Huawei, including the founder of Zunpai, Zhang Kun, for trade secret infringement, with Zhang receiving a 6-year prison sentence and a fine of 3 million yuan [2][4]. - The court found that the defendants illegally obtained Huawei's Wi-Fi 6 chip technology, with 40 key points of the infringing technology being highly similar to Huawei's trade secrets, constituting substantial plagiarism [4]. - Huawei reported that the technology leak resulted in over 100 million yuan in R&D costs and market revenue losses [4]. Group 2: Company Background and Funding - Zunpai Communications, established in March 2021, focuses on manufacturing computer, communication, and other electronic devices, with a registered capital of approximately 3.3 million yuan [5][6]. - The company specializes in Wi-Fi 6 router chips and smart scene chipsets, having completed a Pre-A round financing of several hundred million yuan by May 2022, with significant investments from major firms including Xiaomi and Hillhouse Capital [5][6]. - Prior to the legal issues, Zunpai was considered a promising startup in the capital market, having raised nearly 100 million yuan in its angel round just two months after its establishment [4].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the legal consequences faced by former Huawei employees for stealing trade secrets and the implications for the chip industry, particularly focusing on the case involving Zunpai Technology and its rapid rise in the market [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Case and Consequences - On July 28, the Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court sentenced 14 former Huawei employees for infringing on Huawei's trade secrets, with the principal offender receiving a 6-year prison term and a total fine of 135 million yuan [1]. - The investigation revealed that in February 2021, former Huawei executives established a tech company to lure former colleagues with high salaries and equity, leading to the illegal acquisition of Huawei's chip technology [1]. - The infringement involved 40 technical points that were over 90% identical to Huawei's trade secrets, indicating substantial similarity [1]. Group 2: Zunpai Technology's Background and Funding - Zunpai Technology, founded by Zhang Kun, a former Huawei employee, aimed to develop "domestic Wi-Fi 6/7 chips" and quickly attracted many former Huawei staff [1][2]. - Within a year of its establishment, Zunpai Technology raised over 300 million yuan in funding, including a significant Pre-A round led by notable investors such as Xiaomi Group and various venture capital firms [2]. - Xiaomi clarified its involvement, stating it participated in Zunpai's financing as a normal financial investment and does not engage in the company's management or operations [2][3].

Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court has sentenced 14 former employees of a company for infringing Huawei's trade secrets, with significant prison terms and fines imposed on key individuals involved in the case [1][3]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - On July 28, the court ruled that Zhang was sentenced to 6 years in prison and fined 3 million RMB for trade secret infringement [1] - Zhou received a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of 1.2 million RMB, while Liu was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months with a fine of 1.5 million RMB [1][5] - The total fines imposed on the defendants amounted to 13.5 million RMB [1] Group 2: Background of the Case - The case involved a group of former executives from a rights company who, after leaving, established a new tech company and lured former employees to join them, using high salaries and equity incentives [3] - The group illegally obtained trade secret information related to chip technology by instructing former employees to copy and screenshot sensitive data before their departure [3] - An evaluation revealed that the infringing chip technology had over 90% similarity to the original company's trade secrets, indicating substantial similarity [3] Group 3: Company Involvement - The company involved in the infringement case is identified as Zunpai Communications Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., which has received investments from companies like Changqu Technology and Xiaomi Group [4]

据悉，2017年冯登科从宁德时代离职后，加入宁德时代的供应商——金美新材。当时金美新材获得了宁 德时代复合集流体代工项目，该项目由三方执行，包括金美新材、福建新嵛、许彩霞。项目结束后冯登 科便加入了海辰储能。 记者查询多方资料发现，冯登科最近出现在公开报道中是在今年6月中旬，他当时的职位是海辰绿能 （海辰储能旗下子公司）总裁。时间再往前推，冯登科在公开报道中的职位还包括海辰储能副总经理、 大区销售总经理；海辰储能总裁办公室主任等。天眼查信息显示，目前，冯登科为海辰绿能法定代表 人。 值得注意的是，高管被采取强制措施发生在海辰储能冲刺IPO的当口，是否会对其经营或IPO进程产生 影响成为了市场关注的焦点。 对此，海辰储能方面向第一财经记者表示，冯登科目前并未在海辰储能任职，非公司高管团队人员，冯 登科现任海辰储能子公司海辰绿能总经理，主要负责商务领域的业务开拓，与技术研发无关。网传本案 涉嫌侵犯商业秘密的复合集流体技术，据第三方机构核查认为，宁德时代所主张的商业秘密侵权行为并 不存在，同时公司更未在任何产品上使用过该技术，冯登科涉案亦不会对公司的生产经营造成重大不利 影响。 近年来，随着市场竞争的加剧，宁德时代 ...

2025.08. 02 本文字数：1081，阅读时长大约2分钟 作者 | 第一财经 肖逸思 近期，储能行业再传大消息，市场份额位列全球第三的海辰储能高管冯登科被警方采取强制措施，而 报案人是储能行业"大哥"宁德时代。 对此，近日，一位接近宁德时代的知情人士向第一财经记者表示，冯登科因涉嫌侵犯商业秘密，已经 被福建省宁德市警方依法采取强制措施。此事确系宁德时代主动报案，警方已经收集了相关证据。 海辰储能方面也向记者确认了冯登科涉案一事，并称"目前冯登科的案件还在调查中"。 多方信息显示，此案与专利侵权相关。专利信息显示，2019年成立的深圳市海鸿新能源技术有限公 司，在2022年将多项"集流体"相关专利转让给海辰储能，而该公司在完成专利转让后便于2023年注 销。 此次专利转让的异常也让宁德时代产生怀疑，并顺势查出冯登科或涉嫌侵犯商业秘密。 据悉，2017年冯登科从宁德时代离职后，加入宁德时代的供应商——金美新材。当时金美新材获得 了宁德时代复合集流体代工项目，该项目由三方执行，包括金美新材、福建新嵛、许彩霞。项目结束 后冯登科便加入了海辰储能。 记者查询多方资料发现，冯登科最近出现在公开报道中是在今年6月中旬 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent legal actions involving Feng Dengke, a senior executive at Haicheng Energy, have raised concerns in the energy storage industry, particularly regarding allegations of trade secret infringement initiated by CATL, a leading player in the sector [2][4]. Group 1: Legal Issues - Feng Dengke has been taken into custody by the police for allegedly infringing on trade secrets, with CATL being the complainant [2]. - The case is reportedly linked to patent infringement, specifically concerning the transfer of multiple "collective fluid" related patents from Shenzhen Haihong New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. to Haicheng Energy [3]. - Following the patent transfer, Haihong New Energy was dissolved in 2023, which raised suspicions from CATL regarding the legitimacy of the transaction [4]. Group 2: Company Background - Feng Dengke previously worked at CATL before joining Jinmei New Materials, a supplier for CATL, and later moved to Haicheng Energy [4]. - His recent roles included positions such as President of Haicheng Green Energy, a subsidiary of Haicheng Energy, and he has been involved in business development rather than technical research [4][5]. - The timing of the legal issues coincides with Haicheng Energy's efforts to pursue an IPO, leading to speculation about potential impacts on the company's operations and IPO progress [4]. Group 3: Industry Context - CATL has been increasingly vigilant regarding patent infringement and unfair competition, having previously filed lawsuits against several competitors in the energy storage sector [5]. - The ongoing legal disputes between CATL and Haicheng Energy, including a lawsuit filed by CATL against Haicheng Energy for unfair competition, highlight the competitive tensions within the industry [5].

芯榜上海消息： 据每日经济新闻引述多家媒体报道，近日，上海市第三中级人民法院对尊湃侵犯华为商业秘密案件做出一审判决，前海思员工共14人 被判处有期徒刑（其中5人实刑），总计罚金1350万元。 被告人张某犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑6年，并处罚金人民币300万元，其余13名涉案员工分别被判处2至5年不等刑期，并处罚 金20万至150万不等。 （1）被告人张某犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑6年，并处罚金人民币300万元； （2）被告人周某犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑5年，并处罚金人民币120万元； （3）被告人刘某犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑4年6个月，并处罚金人民币150万元； （4）被告人周某犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑4年，并处罚金人民币120万元； （5）被告人顾某某犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑3年，并处罚金人民币120万元； （6）被告人高某犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑2年，缓期2年，并处罚金人民币80万元； （7）被告人张某某犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑2年6个月，缓期2年6个月，并处罚金人民币100万元； （8）被告人王某某犯侵犯商业秘密罪，判处有期徒刑1年9个月，缓期1年9个月，并处 ...

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Core Viewpoint - The "Zunpai Communications" case, regarded as a significant commercial secret infringement incident in China's semiconductor sector, concluded with a court ruling that imposed a six-year prison sentence and a fine of 3 million RMB on the founder Zhang Kun, alongside the freezing of 99.65 million RMB in company assets, marking a decisive victory for Huawei in a two-year intellectual property protection battle [1][8]. Group 1 - Zunpai Communications, founded in March 2021, quickly gained attention in the capital market, with its founder Zhang Kun having a prestigious background as a former senior technical executive at Huawei [2]. - The company rapidly expanded by luring over 20 core R&D personnel from Huawei with high salaries and equity incentives, leading to systematic theft of Huawei's technical documents and data [2]. - The judicial investigation revealed that Zunpai's chip products had over 40 critical technology points that were more than 90% identical to Huawei's commercial secrets, indicating a blatant act of copying [3]. Group 2 - Prior to the incident, Zunpai Communications successfully raised substantial funds, including nearly 100 million RMB in angel round financing just two months after its establishment, with investments from top-tier institutions like Xiaomi Group and Hillhouse Capital [4][5]. - The company had achieved notable recognition, holding nine patents and three copyrights, and was included in the Venture50 hard technology and budding list, but this success was built on illegal technology theft [6]. Group 3 - The court's ruling serves as a strong warning to the entire tech startup ecosystem, emphasizing zero tolerance for commercial secret infringements and aiming to deter organized technology theft [7][8].

Group 1 - The signing of a 30GWh battery production base project in Lanzhou, Gansu, with a total investment of 9 billion yuan, aims to establish a large-scale production capacity for new energy batteries [2] - EVE Energy has established a long-term strategic partnership with Junyueyun New Energy, focusing on deep collaboration in the energy storage supply chain and market innovation [3] - Lishen Battery has launched six new revolutionary cylindrical batteries, integrating advanced technologies to address key industry challenges [4] Group 2 - CATL has filed a lawsuit against Haicheng Energy for unfair competition, highlighting a dispute over battery specifications and patent overlaps [5] - LG Energy's Q2 operating profit is expected to reach 492.2 billion won, a 152% increase from the previous year, driven by strong battery sales [6] - Tianci Materials has initiated a lawsuit against Yongtai Technology for commercial secret infringement, seeking significant damages [8] Group 3 - Hunan Youneng plans to invest 260 million yuan in a new 150,000-ton iron phosphate production line, aiming for a total capacity of 300,000 tons [9] - Xingyuan Materials has submitted an application for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to support its international business development [10] - Tianci Materials is also planning to list in Hong Kong to enhance its global strategy and competitiveness [11] Group 4 - Xinjiang Tokkuz has signed a major investment agreement for a high-end new materials project worth 8.647 billion yuan, including a 30,000-ton lithium hexafluorophosphate production line [12] - Jiangxi Jiuhui New Materials is set to establish an 8,000-ton battery-grade lithium carbonate project with an investment of 400 million yuan [13] - Jiangsu Yinglian has completed its headquarters for composite materials, with an expected annual production capacity of 1 billion square meters of composite aluminum foil [14] Group 5 - The completion of a 80,000-set battery pack component project by Jiangxi Xinxinyuan marks a significant milestone in battery component production [15] - Tianmu Xiandao's new silicon-based anode project in Liyang is set to produce various silicon-carbon materials, with an expected annual output value of 1.255 billion yuan [16] - Inner Mongolia's lithium resource project has successfully launched its first batch of lithium carbonate, contributing to the local lithium battery supply chain [17] Group 6 - Liyuanheng has begun delivering solid-state battery production line equipment to major domestic clients, indicating advancements in solid-state battery technology [19] - Xingyun Electronics has successfully delivered an intelligent production line for solid-state batteries, tailored to customer needs [20] - Jiangxi Xinsan Yuan has established a new company focused on battery manufacturing and recycling, enhancing its operational capabilities [22] Group 7 - A new project for recycling and utilizing 50,000 tons of retired lithium batteries has been announced in Chongqing, with a total investment of 300 million yuan [23] - A project for dismantling electric vehicles and recycling batteries in Henan has been approved, with an investment of 10 million yuan [24] - A lithium battery recycling plant in Spain has experienced explosions and fires, raising safety concerns in the industry [25] Group 8 - Changan Automobile and Tianqi Co. are collaborating on a project for the recycling and regeneration of 20,000 tons of used lithium batteries [26] - NIO and JAC's joint venture company is set to be dissolved, indicating strategic shifts in the electric vehicle market [28] - BYD has delivered its 90,000th new energy vehicle in Thailand, showcasing its growing presence in the Southeast Asian market [30] Group 9 - Xiaomi is being reported as a significant threat to Tesla in the electric vehicle market, highlighting competitive dynamics in the industry [31] - Chery has announced a restructuring plan to enhance its domestic business operations, indicating strategic realignment [32] - Changan Group is undergoing a major restructuring, with plans to establish a new automotive industrial group [33] Group 10 - Volvo is reportedly laying off employees in China, with compensation packages reflecting the company's global restructuring efforts [34] - GAC Fiat Chrysler has declared bankruptcy, unable to meet its debt obligations, marking a significant event in the automotive sector [35]