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前海思14名员工窃取华为商业秘密被判刑
Hua Er Jie Jian Wen· 2025-08-08 12:00
如今随着法院的宣判,尊湃科技侵犯华为芯片技术商业秘密案尘埃落定。 风险提示及免责条款 市场有风险,投资需谨慎。本文不构成个人投资建议,也未考虑到个别用户特殊的投资目标、财务状况或需要。用户应考虑本文中的任何 意见、观点或结论是否符合其特定状况。据此投资,责任自负。 据此前警方通报,经查,2021年2月,华为海思原高管张某、刘某等人为牟取非法利益,在离职后设立 某科技公司,以支付高薪、股权利诱等方式,诱导多名原公司研发人员跳槽至其公司,并指使这些人员 在离职前通过摘抄、截屏等方式非法获取权利公司芯片技术信息,抄袭并运用于张某公司设计的同类型 芯片上,企图以此非法牟利。 经鉴定,侵权芯片技术有40个技术点与原商业秘密的密点具有90%以上同一性,构成实质性相同。张某 团伙的窃密行为,导致权利公司商业秘密灭失,应根据该项商业秘密的研究开发成本、实施该项商业秘 密的收益等商业价值来认定造成的权利公司损失。 2023年12月,公众号"上海经侦ECID"发文称,在公安部的指挥部署下,在江苏警方的大力配合下,上 海警方成功侦破一起侵犯芯片技术商业秘密案,抓获犯罪嫌疑人14名,查扣存储侵权芯片技术的服务器 7台。 近日,上海市 ...
台积电2nm泄密,日企解雇一人
Guan Cha Zhe Wang· 2025-08-08 06:14
Group 1 - Tokyo Electron announced the dismissal of an employee from its Taipei branch following the arrest of six individuals suspected of stealing TSMC's trade secrets, marking the company's first public statement on the matter [1] - TSMC confirmed the leak of trade secrets related to its 2nm process, resulting in the dismissal of multiple employees, and emphasized its zero-tolerance policy towards violations of trade secret protection [1][2] - An internal investigation revealed that approximately 10 individuals were involved in the leak, including a former TSMC employee who contacted R&D personnel to obtain confidential information [1] Group 2 - Three individuals involved in the 2nm trial production were found to have illegally connected to the internal network while working from home, capturing over 400 images of process integration technology and sharing them with Tokyo Electron employees [2] - The Japanese government-backed startup, Rapidus, announced significant progress in its $34 billion (approximately 2440.92 billion RMB) 2nm chip project, successfully producing Japan's first 2nm transistor [2] Group 3 - TSMC holds a dominant position in the global foundry market with a 67.6% market share, followed by Samsung at 7.7%, SMIC at 6.0%, UMC at 4.7%, and GlobalFoundries at 4.2%, collectively accounting for 90.2% of the market [3]
界面早报 | 就理想i8碰撞测试相关方发布联合声明;特朗普对印度加征25%的额外关税
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-06 23:16
Group 1 - The summer box office in 2025 has surpassed 200 million viewers as of August 6, indicating a strong recovery in the film industry [1] - Ideal Automotive, China Automotive Research, and Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor issued a joint statement addressing the collision test incident involving the Ideal i8, emphasizing the need for industry self-discipline and integrity in product development and marketing [2] - TSMC confirmed the dismissal of multiple employees due to the leakage of 2nm process trade secrets, with investigations revealing that around 10 individuals were involved in the incident [3] Group 2 - *ST Dongtong announced that its actual controller and chairman, Huang Yongjun, is under investigation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission for suspected violations of information disclosure laws [4] - President Trump signed an executive order imposing a 25% additional tariff on goods from India in response to India's continued importation of Russian oil [5] - The White House announced that Apple will increase its investment commitment in the U.S. by $100 billion, reflecting the company's ongoing expansion plans [6] Group 3 - Federal Reserve official Kashkari indicated that two interest rate cuts this year may still be appropriate, suggesting a potential response to economic slowdown [7] - U.S. stock markets saw all three major indices close higher, with Apple shares rising over 5%, indicating strong performance in the tech sector [8]
董明珠那句话含金量还在上升!国产芯片监管需加强,堵住“后门”
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2025-08-05 10:46
Core Viewpoint - The case of Zunpai Communications, which was found guilty of stealing Huawei's core chip technology, highlights the urgent need for stronger regulation in the domestic chip industry and raises concerns about internal security within companies [1][3][24]. Group 1: Case Summary - On July 28, 2025, the Shanghai Third People's Court sentenced Zhang Kun and 14 others for commercial secret infringement, with Zhang receiving a six-year prison term and a five-year industry ban [20]. - The total fines for the 14 individuals amounted to 13.5 million yuan, and Zunpai Communications, once valued at 1.5 billion yuan, had over 95 million yuan in cash frozen and was forced to dissolve [22]. - The case involved the theft of critical technology, with 90% similarity between Zunpai's products and Huawei's trade secrets, indicating a severe breach of trust and innovation [18][22]. Group 2: Industry Implications - The incident underscores the risks associated with a "fast capital" approach, where investors prioritize quick returns over thorough due diligence, leading to potential exploitation of proprietary technologies [9][12]. - The case serves as a cautionary tale about the vulnerabilities within companies, particularly regarding internal threats, as highlighted by the actions of former Huawei employees [16][29]. - The rise of domestic chip companies, such as Mengxin Technology and Longxin Zhongke, demonstrates a shift towards self-reliance and innovation in the industry, contrasting with the pitfalls of technology theft [27][29].
解开芯片高管“背叛”疑云
Ren Min Wang· 2025-08-04 00:48
Core Points - A senior executive from a chip company was found to have leaked core business secrets to a competitor, raising concerns about high-tech security [1][2] - The company, recognized as a high-tech enterprise, had implemented strict data protection measures, including physical isolation of servers and confidentiality agreements with employees [2][3] - The executive used a super administrator account to transfer sensitive data to a personal cloud storage, which included critical technology codes for an AI processor project [3][4] - The case highlights the challenges in calculating damages for stolen trade secrets, as the technology in question had not yet been commercially licensed [5][6] - The court utilized a cost-based method to assess the value of the stolen trade secrets, focusing on relevant research and development costs [5][7] - An expert advisor from the semiconductor industry was involved in the case to provide technical insights, reflecting the need for specialized knowledge in legal proceedings related to technology [6][7] - The court's ruling emphasized the importance of protecting intellectual property in the rapidly evolving tech sector, particularly in relation to AI and semiconductor industries [10][11] - The case serves as a precedent for future legal actions involving trade secret theft in high-tech industries, reinforcing the legal framework for protecting intangible assets [10][11]
窃取华为芯片技术!14人被判刑,罚款超千万
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao· 2025-08-02 13:39
Group 1 - The Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court ruled on July 28 that 14 former Huawei HiSilicon employees were sentenced for infringing Huawei's trade secrets, with the principal offender receiving a 6-year prison term and a total fine of 135 million yuan [1] - The case involved former executives from Huawei HiSilicon who, after leaving the company, established a tech firm and lured former colleagues to join, illegally obtaining proprietary chip technology through methods like note-taking and screenshots [1] - The infringing chip technology was found to have over 90% similarity to Huawei's trade secrets, indicating substantial similarity [1] Group 2 - Zunpai Communications Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., founded by Zhang Kun, a former Huawei employee, completed over 300 million yuan in financing within a year of its establishment, with significant investments from well-known financial institutions and industry players [2] - Xiaomi Group issued a statement clarifying its involvement with the chip company, emphasizing that it is not the largest investor and does not participate in the company's management or operations, nor does it have any intellectual property or technology collaboration with the firm [3] - Xiaomi condemned the illegal acquisition of trade secrets and highlighted its commitment to protecting intellectual property rights [3]
14名前海思员工剽窃华为芯片技术获刑!
证券时报· 2025-08-02 08:04
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a court ruling regarding the infringement of Huawei's trade secrets by Zunpai Communications Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., resulting in significant penalties for former employees involved in the case [1][2]. Summary by Sections Legal Proceedings - On July 28, 2025, the Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court sentenced 14 former employees of Huawei for infringing on trade secrets, with total fines amounting to 13.5 million yuan [1]. - The main defendant, Zhang, received a 6-year prison sentence and a fine of 3 million yuan, while the other 13 defendants received sentences ranging from 2 to 5 years and fines between 200,000 to 1.5 million yuan [1]. Company Background - Zunpai Communications Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. was established in 2021 with a registered capital of approximately 3.3 million yuan, previously known as Shanghai Zunpai Communications Technology Co., Ltd. The company specializes in professional design services, integrated circuit sales, and retail of computer software and hardware [1]. Incident Details - In February 2021, former executives of a rights company, including Zhang and Liu, established a technology company and lured several R&D personnel from the rights company to join them, illegally obtaining chip technology information through methods like note-taking and screenshots [2]. - The infringement was confirmed to be substantially similar to the rights company's technology, leading to significant losses for the rights company [2]. Company Policy - Huawei emphasizes the protection of its intellectual property and trade secrets, prohibiting employees from improperly obtaining, disclosing, or using others' trade secrets [2].
重罚!窃取华为芯片技术!14人被判刑,罚款超千万
券商中国· 2025-08-02 07:42
Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the severe penalties imposed on individuals involved in the theft of Huawei's chip technology, highlighting the legal consequences and the implications for the tech industry in China [2][3][6]. Group 1: Case Overview - On July 28, the Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court issued a ruling in the case of Zunpai Technology's infringement of Huawei's trade secrets, resulting in prison sentences for 14 former Huawei employees [2][4]. - The main perpetrator, Zhang, received a six-year prison sentence and a fine of 3 million RMB, while others received varying sentences and fines [4][5]. - The court found that the infringing chip technology had over 90% similarity to Huawei's trade secrets, constituting substantial similarity [2][9]. Group 2: Company Background - Zunpai Technology, founded by Zhang Kun, a former Huawei employee, aimed to develop "domestic Wi-Fi 6/7 chips" but was found to have rapidly developed products with technology paths highly similar to Huawei's internal projects [5][6]. - The company allegedly used high salaries and equity incentives to lure former Huawei R&D personnel to join them, leading to the illegal acquisition of Huawei's chip technology [2][9]. Group 3: Legal and Industry Implications - The case underscores the critical importance of intellectual property protection in the semiconductor industry, which requires significant investment in research and development [6][9]. - The ruling serves as a warning against corporate espionage and highlights the legal risks associated with the theft of trade secrets in the tech sector [3][6].
尊湃剽窃华为芯片技术 前海思14名员工获刑 被罚1350万元
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen· 2025-08-02 06:34
Core Viewpoint - The Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court has sentenced 14 former employees of a company for infringing Huawei's trade secrets, with total fines amounting to 13.5 million RMB and prison terms ranging from 1 year to 6 years for the defendants [1][6]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - The court found that the defendants, including Zhang, committed trade secret infringement, leading to significant penalties, with Zhang receiving a 6-year prison sentence and a fine of 3 million RMB [1][6]. - The court also approved a pre-litigation asset preservation request from Huawei's subsidiary, Shanghai HiSilicon Technology Co., to freeze 95 million RMB in assets from the infringing company [3]. Group 2: Company Background - Zunpai Communications, established just a year ago, has successfully raised over 300 million RMB in total financing, with significant investments from well-known financial institutions and industry players [4]. - The company had previously completed nearly 100 million RMB in angel round financing in May 2021, led by Gao Rong Capital [4]. Group 3: Infringement Details - The investigation revealed that the defendants, including former executives, induced former R&D personnel to join their new company and illegally obtained trade secrets from their previous employer [5][8]. - The infringement involved 40 technical points that were over 90% identical to the trade secrets of the original company, resulting in substantial losses for the affected party [8]. Group 4: Industry Reactions - Xiaomi Group has publicly clarified its position regarding the allegations linking it to the infringing company, stating that its investment was a standard financial transaction and that it does not engage in the management or operations of the company [10][11].
尊湃剽窃华为芯片技术,前海思14名员工获刑,被罚1350万元
Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen· 2025-08-02 06:31
Core Points - The Shanghai Third Intermediate People's Court ruled in favor of Huawei in a case against Zunpai for infringing on Huawei's trade secrets, resulting in prison sentences for 14 former employees of the company, with a total fine of 13.5 million RMB [1][6] - The lead defendant, Zhang, received a 6-year prison sentence and a fine of 3 million RMB, while the other defendants received sentences ranging from 1 year to 5 years [6][8] - The court also approved a pre-litigation asset preservation request from Huawei's subsidiary, Shanghai HiSilicon, to freeze 95 million RMB in bank deposits from Zunpai and its subsidiaries [3][4] Company Background - Zunpai Communications, established for just over a year, has raised over 300 million RMB in total financing, including a Pre-A round led by notable investors such as Xiaomi Group and various venture capital firms [4] - The company previously secured nearly 100 million RMB in angel round financing in May 2021 [4] Legal Context - The case involved allegations that former executives of a rights company, including Zhang and Liu, induced former R&D personnel to join their new company and illegally obtained trade secrets related to chip technology [5][8] - The court found that the infringing chip technology had over 90% similarity to the trade secrets of the rights company, leading to significant losses for the original company [8] Xiaomi's Position - Xiaomi Group issued a statement clarifying its role as a financial investor in Zunpai, emphasizing that it does not manage or operate the company and has no involvement in any intellectual property or technology collaboration [10][11] - Xiaomi highlighted that it is one of many investors and not the largest or leading investor in Zunpai [10][11]