Certain TOPCon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1494 (Violation)

This supplemental complaint submission replaces Exhibit No. 4 with a USPTO-certified recorded Patent Security Agreement concerning U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074, apparently to support First Solar, Inc.’s standing/ownership record in the investigation. First Solar is pursuing Section 337 claims against multiple solar-cell/module manufacturers and importers over TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components, and products containing them. The filing bears directly on standing and chain-of-title issues for the asserted patent, although the recorded document appears to grant a security interest to JPMorgan rather than transfer ownership. The investigation targets TOPCon solar technology, a major high-efficiency photovoltaic architecture, and could affect imports of solar modules and panels from numerous suppliers. First Solar’s requested Section 337 relief would likely include an exclusion order and related cease-and-desist relief against infringing imports. Supplemental filing replaces the original Exhibit 4 with a certified USPTO record for U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074. The recorded document is a September 2, 2025 Patent Security Agreement recorded September 11, 2025, granting JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. a security interest in listed First Solar patent collateral. Respondents identified in the service list include major solar suppliers such as Canadian Solar, Hanwha Q CELLS, JA Solar, JinkoSolar, Trina Solar, Runergy, VSUN/TOYO, T1, Mundra Solar, Philadelphia Solar, and others.