Tesla sues Chinese firm over tech secret infringement: State media
The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, UK, May 14, 2021.
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BEIJING — Tesla Shanghai has sued a Chinese firm over tech secret infringement and unfair competition disputes, Shanghai Securities Journal reported on Tuesday (Sept 5).
The lawsuit against Bingling Intelligent Technology, a chip designer and auto parts maker based in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, will be heard in the Shanghai intellectual property court on Oct 10, according to the report.
A investment fund unit of Xiaomi owns 11.9 per cent of Bingling, the report said, citing Chinese business data platform Tianyancha.
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