Foxconn files suit against Molex

The lawsuit alleges that Molex has made false and misleading statements to Foxconn's customers and prospective customers indicating that Foxconn's DisplayPort(R) products which use through-hole technology are not licensed and infringe Molex's patent rights. Foxconn alleges that Molex's conduct is wrongful and contrary to Molex's valid and binding agreements which license to Foxconn all of Molex's patent claims necessary to implement the DisplayPort(R) Interface Standard, including those claims that permit use of through-hole technology for interface intermateability of electronic circuits. Foxconn seeks damages, injunctive relief and a Declaratory Judgment. According to Foxconn, despite the valid and binding license, Molex sent letters and/or made oral statements to Foxconn's customers and prospective customers, asserting that Foxconn is acting outside the scope of the license and is infringing Molex's patents with respect to Foxconn's DisplayPort(R) products that use TH. "We believe that Molex's wrongful and anti-competitive actions have cost Foxconn significant business and have created unwarranted uncertainty regarding Foxconn's rights to manufacture and sell its DisplayPort Interface products," stated Edmund Ding, Foxconn's spokesperson. "Foxconn obtained a valid license from Molex and could not stand idly by and permit Molex to deny our legitimate rights while interfering with our business relationships. Foxconn will vigorously assert all legal measures necessary to protect its legitimate business interests."