Maxeon files claim against Aiko in Netherlands

In November 2023, in Germany, Maxeon issued a cease-and-desist letter to Aiko, demanding retraction of inaccurate statements about patent protection. Illustration from Maxeon.

Maxeon Solar Technologies filed an injunction against Aiko Energy and its wholesalers VDH Solar Groothandel B.V. and Libra Energy B.V. in the Netherlands. The dispute revolves around Maxeon’s European Patent EP2297788B1, covering All-Back Contact solar cells. Maxeon asserts Aiko and its partners lack rights to practice their patents, emphasizing intent to enforce vigorously and demanding immediate cessation of the unauthorized use of Maxeon’s technology.