Reed Semiconductor today announced a favorable jury verdict in the patent infringement litigation brought by Monolithic Power Systems in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. The jury found that Reed Semiconductor did not infringe either of the asserted patents.

Following the verdict, Dr. Wenkai Wu, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Reed Semiconductor, issued the following statement:

“A Significant Milestone for Reed

I know that many colleagues across the power electronics industry, as well as members of the investment community, have been closely following the patent infringement litigation involving Reed Semiconductor and eagerly awaiting its outcome.

Today, I am pleased to share that the jury returned a verdict finding that Reed did not infringe either of Monolithic Power Systems’ asserted patents. We view this outcome as an important milestone for our company and a testament to the integrity of our technology, our team, and our commitment to innovation.

First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our legal counsel and every member of the Reed team who worked tirelessly to make this outcome possible. Their dedication, professionalism, and perseverance throughout this process have been extraordinary.

Reed Remained Steadfast

This litigation presented significant challenges for Reed. Over the past three years, defending these claims required substantial commitment of time, effort, and financial resources. Throughout this period, however, our focus never wavered. We continued to advance our technology, strengthen our product portfolio, and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.

Our mission has always been clear: to drive technological innovation and develop products and solutions that advance the power electronics industry. Reed remains committed to providing reliable, highly efficient, environmentally responsible, and power-dense solutions for data centers and AI infrastructure.

From my early years in the semiconductor industry through the founding and growth of Reed Semiconductor, I have been proud to contribute my experience, knowledge, and passion to an industry that continues to transform the world through innovation.

Gratitude to Our Customers and Partners

We are deeply grateful to the customers, business partners, investors, and industry colleagues who continued to place their trust in Reed throughout this challenging period. Your confidence and support strengthened our resolve and reinforced our commitment to delivering value through technology and execution.

We will continue to earn that trust through greater innovation, competitive products, and dependable solutions that help our customers succeed. As demand grows across the data center and AI markets, Reed will continue moving forward with determination and a relentless focus on excellence.

Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Fair Competition

This outcome also provides an opportunity to reflect on the broader principles that support a healthy and vibrant semiconductor industry. Innovation flourishes when intellectual property is respected and companies compete fairly on the merits of their technology, products, and execution.

Strong intellectual property protection and vigorous competition are not mutually exclusive. Together, they help create an environment in which companies of all sizes can innovate, grow, and contribute to technological progress.

The semiconductor industry is built on long-term relationships, collaboration, and shared advancement. Reed remains committed to professionalism, respect for intellectual property, and fair competition that benefits customers and strengthens our industry as a whole.

Renewing Our Commitment to Innovation and Customer Success

Today marks not only the conclusion of an important chapter for Reed, but also the beginning of the next phase of our growth.

We will continue to prove our value through innovation, disciplined execution, and an unwavering commitment to our customers’ success. We remain focused on developing the next generation of power solutions and helping our customers address the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly AI-driven world.”

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Reed Semiconductor is a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-performance power management ICs for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, data centers, networking, telecommunications, industrial automation, automotive, and embedded systems.

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