legal action

A significant IP breach at TSMC, involving employees and possibly its 2nm process, has led to a legal battle. Tokyo Electron (TEL) confirmed dismissing an employee and attempted appeasement, sending executives to TSMC. However, TSMC rejected TEL’s efforts and initiated legal action, signaling a firm stance against data theft. TSMC will implement internal disciplinary measures. The incident underscores the importance of intellectual property protection in the semiconductor industry.

A graduation photo of six Chinese female students was stolen and went viral with a caption offering them as “brides” with a price tag, sparking outrage. The perpetrator, Mr. Lu, created fan groups and assigned false attributes to the women. They sued, and the court ruled in their favor, ordering Lu to pay damages. However, collecting the debt has proven difficult, highlighting the challenges of enforcing online defamation judgments, even after the case was featured on national television.

Gree Electric has denied online rumors alleging executives colluded with an overseas investor, identified as Zhang Mouli, to commit fraud. Gree asserts an internal investigation found no evidence of improper dealings and condemns the claims as fabricated and defamatory due to lack of preemptive verification. The company has reported the article to the police, initiated legal action to protect its reputation and that of its executives, and advises business partners to engage directly with Gree to prevent potential fraud. The original article is no longer available online.

A user publicly apologized to NIO after initially taunting their legal department over derogatory online comments. After being threatened with a lawsuit, the user claimed health issues and financial hardship, pleading for leniency and offering to remove the offensive content. He cited sleepless nights, exacerbated tinnitus, and weight loss due to the stress of the lawsuit and inability to afford cross-provincial litigation. He implored NIO to reduce the 1 million RMB claim, citing humanitarian considerations.

Viral videos of individuals in Meituan delivery uniforms depicting hardship have sparked controversy. Meituan refuted claims of fabricated scenarios, including a rider crying at 5 a.m. The videos, posted by accounts later found to be unregistered or recently registered, leverage emotionally charged themes for potential financial gain. Meituan is investigating and may pursue legal action, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy against defamation of delivery riders.

YMTC, a major Chinese memory manufacturer, warns job seekers about recruitment scams. The company clarifies that all legitimate job postings are through official channels and that it will never request fees from applicants. YMTC urges vigilance and encourages reporting any fraudulent activity to authorities, promising legal action against those misusing its name.

BYD is aggressively pursuing legal action against online defamation and disinformation campaigns. Publicly announcing a crackdown on “black public relations” and media tactics, the EV giant is suing 37 accounts with 126 more under review. BYD has already won cases, with individuals ordered to apologize and pay damages for spreading false information, demonstrating their commitment to protecting their reputation and market fairness.