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TSMC Sues Ex-Executive for Alleged Intel Trade Secret Leak

11/28/2025

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) filed a lawsuit against former executive Lo Wei-jen, accusing him of leaking trade secrets to Intel after joining the company.
Prosecutors have begun investigating, searching Lo Wei-jen's residences and seizing assets.
Intel denied the allegations, saying Lo Wei-jen's integrity is respected in the industry.
The case highlights the geopolitical significance of chip technology in Taiwan, where TSMC leads the semiconductor market.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) filed a lawsuit against former executive Lo Wei-jen, accusing him of leaking trade secrets to Intel after joining the company.
Prosecutors have begun investigating, searching Lo Wei-jen's residences and seizing assets.
Intel denied the allegations, saying Lo Wei-jen's integrity is respected in the industry.
The case highlights the geopolitical significance of chip technology in Taiwan, where TSMC leads the semiconductor market.