GlobalFoundries has filed multiple lawsuits in the United States against Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor, alleging the unauthorized use of eleven patents. The American chip manufacturer is seeking an import and sales ban in the U.S. for the infringing products, along with financial compensation.
The legal action, announced by GlobalFoundries (GF), centers on patent infringement claims across several of its semiconductor manufacturing technologies. The complaints target Tower Semiconductor's operations and specific chip products.
This lawsuit marks a significant escalation in intellectual property disputes within the specialized foundry sector. GlobalFoundries is pursuing both injunctive relief to block Tower's market access and monetary damages for the alleged violations. The case underscores the intensifying competition and value of proprietary chip fabrication processes in the industry.