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Taiwan court issues jail sentences in TSMC trade secrets case
A Taiwan court has sentenced several individuals involved in a trade secrets case related to TSMC. The sentences range from 10 years to six months. (sources: aljazeera, reuters)
ModernAction Briefing
An ex-employee of Tokyo Electron received a 10-year prison sentence, while four other defendants received sentences ranging from 10 months to six years. The case involved the theft of trade secrets from TSMC.
- The court sentenced an ex-Tokyo Electron employee to 10 years in prison.
- Four additional defendants received sentences between 10 months and six years.
- The case centers on the theft of trade secrets from TSMC.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns about intellectual property protection in the semiconductor industry.
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