GlobalFoundries sues Tower Semiconductor for patent infringement

GlobalFoundries filed patent infringement lawsuits against Tower Semiconductor in the U.S. International Trade Commission and Western District of Texas federal court. GlobalFoundries alleges Tower violated 11 patents covering analog, radio frequency, and silicon photonics manufacturing technologies for semiconductors in smart mobile, automotive, and aerospace sectors. The suits seek to block Tower's imports and sales of allegedly infringing products from its California and Texas plants, plus compensation for lost profits. Tower denies the allegations.