EPISTAR announced it signed a license agreement with Super Trend Lighting (Group) Ltd. (“SUPERTREND”) to use Epistar’s filament patents in its products. Epistar holds key intellectual property regarding the LED filament technology used in making LED filament bulbs. The LED filament patents relate to, among other things, LED filament structure(s), and light-emitting product(s) using LED filament(s). This patent portfolio covers Taiwan, China, United States, Europe and other territories.
IP right is crucial to technology development and EPISTAR expects the industry to recognize and respect its importance. To protect its rights and the interests of customers, strategic alliance partners and shareholder, Epistar will take action as it is deemed necessary.
SUPERTREND is the existing licensee with the right to manufacture products covered by Epistar’s LED filament patents. Epistar will continue to update the licensee list.