Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is facing a U.S. patent infringement dispute involving Longitude Licensing and Marlin Semiconductor. Republican lawmakers are now urging the International Trade Commission (ITC) to enforce U.S. patent rights against the chipmaker.
The case introduces significant legal and political risks for TSMC due to its dominant role in the global supply chain. The company’s chips are critical for artificial intelligence and national security applications.
The outcome of the ITC matter could impact TSMC’s business relationships in the United States. This dispute underscores the growing tension between intellectual property enforcement and the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing.