First Solar, Inc. v. Trina Solar Co., Ltd. et al
| First Solar, Inc. |
| Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd., Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd., T1 Energy Inc., T1 G1 Dallas Solar Module LLC and T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc. |
| 1:2026cv00210 |
| February 27, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Jennifer L Hall |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 26 Amended Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent BOCOM Financial Asset Investment Co., Ltd., Corporate Parent Trina Solar (Changzhou) Science & Technology Co., Ltd. for Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd.; Corporate Parent Trinal Solar Co. Ltd. for Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd. filed by Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd., Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd.. (Moore, David) |
| Filing 25 Amended Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Trina Solar (Changzhou) Co., Ltd., Corporate Parent BOCOM Financial Asset Investment Co., Ltd. for Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd.; Corporate Parent Trina Solar Co., Ltd. for Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd. filed by Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd., Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd.. (Moore, David) Modified on 4/1/2026 (ceg). |
Filing 24
ORAL ORDER: Defendants' motions to stay (D.I. #20 , #21 ) are GRANTED. The parties shall submit a joint status report within 14 days of the conclusion of the ITC proceedings. (*Case stayed). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 3/31/2026. (ceg)
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| Filing 23 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Trina Solar (Changzhou) Co., Ltd., Corporate Parent BOCOM Financial Asset Investment Co. Ltd. for Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd.; Corporate Parent none for Trina Solar Co., Ltd.; Corporate Parent Trina Solar Co., Ltd. for Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd. filed by Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd., Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd.. (Moore, David) |
| Filing 22 Amended STATEMENT re #20 MOTION to Stay All Proceedings, by Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd., Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd. (Moore, David) Modified on 3/31/2026 (ceg). |
| Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION to Stay Pending ITC Investigation - filed by T1 Energy Inc., T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B)(Bookout, Arthur) Modified on 3/31/2026 (ceg). |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Stay All Proceedings - filed by Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd., Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Rule 7.1.1 Certification)(Moore, David) Modified on 3/31/2026 (ceg). |
| Filing 19 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent T1 Energy Inc. for T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc. filed by T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc.. (Bookout, Arthur) |
| Filing 18 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by T1 Energy Inc.. (Bookout, Arthur) |
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SO ORDERED, re #17 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time for Defendants T1 Energy Inc. and T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc. to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint to May 11, 2026. (*Reset Answer Deadlines: T1 Energy Inc. answer due 5/11/2026; T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc. answer due 5/11/2026). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 3/26/2026. (ceg)
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| DEFICIENCY NOTICE issued by the Court to Defendants: Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 (b)(1), A party must: (1) file the disclosure statement with its first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the court. Counsel is requested to supplement the docket with an appropriate Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (ceg) |
| Filing 17 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Amended Complaint to May 11, 2026 - filed by T1 Energy Inc., T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc.. (Bookout, Arthur) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Arthur R. Bookout on behalf of T1 Energy Inc., T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc. (Bookout, Arthur) |
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SO ORDERED, re #15 Stipulation and Order to Extend Time for the Trina Defendants to Answer, Move or Otherwise Respond to the Amended Complaint to June 22, 2026. (*Reset Answer Deadlines: Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. answer due 6/22/2026; Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc. answer due 6/22/2026; Trina Solar Co., Ltd. answer due 6/22/2026; Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd. answer due 6/22/2026; Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd. answer due 6/22/2026; Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd. answer due 6/22/2026). Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 3/24/2026. (ceg)
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| Filing 15 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer, Move or Otherwise Respond to the Amended Complaint to June 22, 2026 - filed by Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd., Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd.. (Moore, David) |
| Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Solar, Inc..Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc. served on 3/5/2026, answer due 3/26/2026. (Egan, Brian) |
| Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Solar, Inc..T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc. served on 3/5/2026, answer due 3/26/2026. (Egan, Brian) |
| Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Solar, Inc..T1 Energy Inc. served on 3/5/2026, answer due 3/26/2026. (Egan, Brian) |
| CORRECTING ENTRY: Exhibit A has been added to the filing a D.I. #10 per the filer's request. Exhibit A was inadvertently omitted at the initial time of filing. (ceg) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorneys Sharonmoyee Goswami and Keith R. Hummel for First Solar, Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (mpb) |
| Filing 11 Summons Issued as to Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. on 3/4/2026; T1 Energy Inc. on 3/4/2026; T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc. on 3/4/2026; Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc. on 3/4/2026; Trina Solar Co., Ltd. on 3/4/2026; Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd. on 3/4/2026; Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd. on 3/4/2026; Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd. on 3/4/2026. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued, #2 Summons Issued, #3 Summons Issued, #4 Summons Issued, #5 Summons Issued, #6 Summons Issued, #7 Summons Issued) (lah) |
| Filing 10 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., T1 Energy Inc., Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd., Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd., T1 G1 Dallas Midco Inc.- filed by First Solar, Inc..(Egan, Brian) (Additional attachment(s) added on 3/5/2026: #1 Exhibit A) (ceg). |
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SO ORDERED, re #8 Motion for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Keith R. Hummel and Sharonmoyee Goswami filed by First Solar, Inc. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 3/4/2026. (ceg)
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| Case Assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Please include the initials of the Judge (JLH) after the case number on all documents filed. (nms) |
| Filing 9 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Keith R. Hummel and Sharonmoyee Goswami. ( re #8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Keith R. Hummel and Sharonmoyee Goswami of CRAVATH, SWAINE & MOORE LLP )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4912919).(Egan, Brian) |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Keith R. Hummel and Sharonmoyee Goswami of CRAVATH, SWAINE & MOORE LLP - filed by First Solar, Inc.. (Egan, Brian) |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Solar, Inc..T1 Energy Inc. served on 3/2/2026, answer due 3/23/2026. (Egan, Brian) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by First Solar, Inc..Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc. served on 3/2/2026, answer due 3/23/2026. (Egan, Brian) |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd. on 3/2/2026; T1 Energy Inc. on 3/2/2026; T1 G1 Dallas Solar Module LLC on 3/2/2026; Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc. on 3/2/2026; Trina Solar Co., Ltd. on 3/2/2026; Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd. on 3/2/2026; Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd. on 3/2/2026; Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd. on 3/2/2026. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued, #2 Summons Issued, #3 Summons Issued, #4 Summons Issued, #5 Summons Issued, #6 Summons Issued, #7 Summons Issued)(lah) |
| Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliates BlackRock, Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. for First Solar, Inc., filed by First Solar, Inc. (lah) |
| Filing 3 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 9,130,074 B2. (lah) |
| Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (lah) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., T1 Energy Inc., T1 G1 Dallas Solar Module LLC, Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Trina Solar Energy Development Company Ltd., Trina Solar Science & Technology (Thailand) Ltd., Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd. (Filing fee $405, receipt number ADEDC-4911058.) - filed by First Solar, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (lah) |
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