TSMC Escalates Legal Fight Over Former Executive’s Move to Intel

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There’s high drama when it comes to a man called Lo.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) has filed a lawsuit in Taiwan’s Intellectual Property and Commercial Court against former Senior Vice President Wei-Jen Lo, who left the company earlier this year and has since joined Intel.

The company said the action stems from provisions in Lo’s employment contract, a non-compete agreement he signed during his tenure, and protections outlined in Taiwan’s Trade Secrets Act. According to TSMC, the concern centers on the possibility that Lo could transfer sensitive technical knowledge to his new employer.

“There is a high probability that Lo uses, leaks, discloses or transfers TSMC’s trade secrets and confidential ...