Core Viewpoint - The ongoing legal disputes between Suoteng Juchuang and Lingming Photon revolve around allegations of technology secret infringement and patent rights, highlighting the competitive tensions in the laser radar and semiconductor industry [2][3][5]. Group 1: Legal Disputes - Suoteng Juchuang filed a lawsuit against Lingming Photon in November, claiming infringement of its self-developed SPAD chip technology secrets [2][5]. - Lingming Photon responded by filing a lawsuit regarding alleged patent infringements related to Suoteng Juchuang's E1 series products [3][4]. - Suoteng Juchuang stated that the core of the dispute is its accusation against Lingming Photon for infringing its technology secrets, while Lingming Photon has not provided a substantial response to these allegations [5][6]. Group 2: Company Backgrounds - Suoteng Juchuang, established in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, is a leading player in the laser radar market with a global market share ranking first, serving over 3,400 clients in robotics and more than 350 automotive manufacturers [5][6]. - Lingming Photon, founded in 2018, specializes in chip design, particularly in SPAD dToF sensor chips, which are critical components in laser radar technology [5][6]. Group 3: Legal Proceedings and Responses - Suoteng Juchuang has initiated legal actions to counter Lingming Photon’s patent lawsuit and plans to utilize legal avenues such as patent invalidation [4][7]. - Both companies have filed multiple lawsuits against each other, with Suoteng Juchuang also pursuing claims of commercial defamation against Lingming Photon for its public statements related to the lawsuits [7].