Ford of’SK Inno’s customers’ on the intense criticism of ITC, “It’s not true”

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Ford refuted that “it is not true” to the intense criticism of the US International Trade Commission (ITC) that it promoted battery cooperation even after acknowledging the infringement of SK Innovation’s trade secrets.

According to Reuters, Ford issued a statement on the 5th (local time) and argued, “Unlike the assumption of ITC, Ford decided to devote an additional commitment to the three battery programs related to SK Innovation before any illegal activities surfaced. did.

Earlier, ITC made a final opinion on the lawsuit for infringement of trade secrets between LG Energy Solutions and SK Innovation the day before, and pointed out that Ford decided to use the battery even after learning that SK Innovation infringed on trade secrets.

“There are mistakes not only with SK Innovation, but also with those who, like Ford, choose to continue building future business relationships despite trade secret infringement.

In connection with SK Innovation’s business infringement lawsuit filed last month by LG Energy Solutions, ITC acknowledged that SK Innovation infringed on trade secrets and issued a limited import ban for some lithium-ion batteries for 10 years.

However, for fear of damage to customers, a grace period of 4 years for Ford products and 2 years for Volkswagen was given.

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