Archive · 25 Nov 2025
TSMC Sues Former Executive for Alleged Trade Secrets Leak
TSMC, a big company that makes computer chips, is suing a former executive named Lo Wei-jen.
They say he took secret information about their technology to his new job at Intel.
Lo was a senior vice president at TSMC before he left.
TSMC thinks Lo might have shared these secrets with Intel, which could be against the rules.
The Taiwanese government is also watching the case to see if it affects the country's security.
Intel hasn't said anything about this yet.
TSMC has sued former executive Lo Wei-jen for allegedly leaking trade secrets to Intel.
Lo retired from TSMC in July and joined Intel as executive vice president.
TSMC claims Lo violated his employment contract and non-compete agreement.
The case is based on the Trade Secrets Act and other regulations.
Taiwan's Ministry for Economic Affairs is monitoring the case for potential national security violations.
- Who
- TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) has filed a lawsuit against former executive Lo Wei-jen.
- What
- TSMC alleges Lo Wei-jen leaked trade secrets to his new employer, Intel.
- When
- Lo retired from TSMC in July and joined Intel as executive vice president.
- Where
- The case was lodged in the Intellectual Property and Commercial Court in Taiwan.
- Why
- TSMC believes Lo violated his employment contract, non-compete agreement, and relevant regulations by disclosing confidential information to Intel.
- Company
- TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company)
- Former Executive
- Lo Wei-jen
- New Employer
- Intel
- Allegations
- Leaking trade secrets, violating non-compete agreement
- Court
- Intellectual Property and Commercial Court
- Government Involvement
- Taiwan's Ministry for Economic Affairs monitoring the case
- Potential Laws Violated
- Trade Secrets Act, National Security Act
