there is growing demand for products that offer innovative solutions

We got off to a good start in Q1 as results were in-line with our updated targets and our LED lighting and LED components product lines continued to grow,” stated Chuck Swoboda, Cree chairman and CEO. “We also took the next step in our strategy to lead the led linear high bay light revolution with the acquisition of Ruud Lighting. Although we have seen tremendous growth in LED lighting sales over the last few years, it is clear that we have only scratched the surface of LED lighting adoption and there is growing demand for products that offer innovative solutions and good payback.”

Back to early September, Nichia filed a charge against Everlight, alleging that its white LED lamps sold through Japanese retailer Chip On Stop also infringe its No. 4530944 patent.

Following closely, Nichia has again claimed that Everlight’s white LED bulbs entering Japan through importer Tachibana Eletech of Japan infringes its No. 4530094 patent, and brought the charge before Tokyo District Court in early October, appealing for compensation and prohibition on the infringement. Besides, Nichia has demanded Tachibana stop selling the disputed products.

Nevertheless, Everlight countered that Taiwan’s civilian and administrative court rulings made in July 2010 and March 2011 had led high bay light proved that the Nichia patent’s validity already expired and that Chip On Stop was not its dealer.