World’s largest electronics manufacturer signals responsible innovation & IP defense

13 May 2025, Taipei, Taiwan – Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) announced today that it has joined LOT Network, the leading global patent licensing platform and non-profit community dedicated to protecting companies from costly litigation initiated by patent assertion entities (PAEs). The world’s largest electronics manufacturer and a global leader in technology solutions now joins a robust network of over 5,000 companies, including half of the top 20 U.S. patent holders and major corporations from the S&P Global 100 and Fortune 100.

"Electronics manufactured by Foxconn form the backbone of many global industries. It’s our responsibility to proactively protect our customers and our innovation ecosystem," said Dr. Mick Lin, Director of the IP Affairs Division at Foxconn. "Joining LOT Network ensures our resources remain focused on delivering innovative products rather than litigation. We encourage other industry leaders to take similar proactive steps."

“Given Foxconn’s global influence and extensive IP holdings, their decision to join LOT Network will directly benefit virtually every company in our membership community,” said Ken Seddon, CEO of LOT Network. He continued, “We have seen that the growing global threats posed by PAEs, especially with the recent introduction of Europe’s Unitary Patent Court and intensified PAE activities worldwide, are driving leaders to focus on comprehensive IP strategies. We are pleased to welcome Foxconn, and applaud their commitment to leadership, innovation and managing evolving risk.”

Advancing community protections

Foxconn owns an extensive IP portfolio, bringing over 55,000 patent assets spanning consumer electronics, cloud computing, networking solutions, and advanced manufacturing processes into the LOT Network community. Foxconn makes four out of every ten electronics devices in the world, covering numerous products essential to modern life, from smartphones and computers to automotive electronics, cloud infrastructure, healthcare devices, and renewable energy systems.

Recent shifts in the patent litigation landscape have heightened the importance of proactive intellectual property management. If a patent owned by a member is later transferred to a PAE, all other members automatically receive a license to that patent – effectively neutralizing it as a litigation threat. Foxconn’s strategic decision to join LOT Network underscores its commitment to safeguarding innovation amidst policy changes that significantly alter patent litigation dynamics.

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