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US Patent Board Ruling Invalidates Trina Solar Patent Claims Against Canadian Solar

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-- Canadian Solar (CSIQ) said Monday the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the US Patent and Trademark Office invalidated claims of two Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact solar cell patents previously asserted by Trina Solar against some of its subsidiaries.

The company said that this decision reinforces its track record in managing international intellectual property disputes, while noting that it remains focused on organic research and development, with an effective system to defend its global IP rights.

President Colin Parkin said the company opposes what it described as the "abusive use of IP" to hinder competition, and will continue to defend its business interests.

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