Core Viewpoint - Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. has filed a patent infringement complaint against Eoptolink Technology USA Inc. in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, asserting that Eoptolink's products infringe on AOI's optical transceiver patents [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. is a leading provider of fiber-optic access network products, serving the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom, and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets [1][4]. - The company has made significant investments in technology development and building its intellectual property (IP) portfolio [4]. Legal Action - The complaint, filed on November 19, 2024, specifically names several Eoptolink products, including the 400G QSFP-DD LR4 and 100G QSFP28 LR4, as infringing AOI's patents [2]. - AOI is seeking monetary damages and a permanent injunction against Eoptolink [5]. Leadership Statement - Dr. Thompson Lin, the Founder, President, and CEO of AOI, emphasized the company's commitment to protecting its IP rights through legal action against alleged infringers [3].
Applied Optoelectronics Filed Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Eoptolink Technology USA Inc.