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Landmark IP Decision by China Supreme Court

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A dispute over patents and technology secrets related to new energy vehicle chassis technology.

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Lin Zhuo
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The Supreme Court of the P.R. China recently announced the decision of an appeal case1 involving a dispute over patents and technology secrets related to new energy vehicle chassis technology between two well-known domestic car companies, Ji Group and Wei Group.

The case was triggered by the job-hopping of nearly 40 employees from Ji Group to Wei Group in a short period. These employees, including senior management and technical personnel, had access to technical secrets in new energy vehicle chassis technology at Ji Group. After their move, they exploited these secrets while working for Wei group. In addition, Wei Group applied for and was granted 12 utility model patents using these technical secrets.

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