A TigoEnergy and APsystems, a provider of solar microinverter technology, said they have reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging that APsystems infringed on Tigo’s intellectual property. The claim included six patents related to various systems and methods used in the rapid shutdown unit of the PV module applicable to both the device and the transmitter. In total, there were two lawsuits filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
With the agreement sealed between the parties, it was decided that APsystems would obtain a license to use Tigo's rapid shutdown technology. “I want to thank APsystems for recognizing our intellectual property and reaching an outcome that works for all parties involved,” Zvi Alon, President and CEO of Tigo.
In a statement posted on its website, Tigo stressed the need to provide customers with alternative solutions. The company also stressed that it will cooperate with APsystems to develop cutting-edge solutions for the market. The terms of the licensing agreement were not disclosed and include APsystems legal entities in the U.S. as well as in China. “Ultimately, we believe this agreement is a win for PV customers everywhere,” Alon said.
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