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Tokyo Electron fires worker suspected of stealing TSMC tech

Taiwan prosecutors arrested six at TSMC on suspicion of intellectual property theft this week, including an individual who ...

Tokyo Electron confirms Taiwan unit employee's involvement in intellectual property case

Tokyo Electron Ltd said on Thursday a former employee of its Taiwan subsidiary was involved in a case cited by the ...

Tokyo Electron Shock: Arrest Over TSMC Leak Triggers Investor Panic

A quiet storm is brewing in the global chipmaking ecosystemand Tokyo Electron is caught right in the middle. Taiwanese ...
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Commentary: Espionage and tariffs can’t tarnish TSMC’s crown

It’s been a long week for the world’s largest chipmaker. But it’s still selling the shovels during an AI gold rush, says ...
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TSMC’s 2nm leak is considered ‘not critical’ — senior gov’t official says company secrets are compartmentalized and unusable in parts

Several current and former TSMC employees are accused of stealing the company’s 2nm trade secrets, with the group allegedly ...

In a twisty tale of corporate espionage, TSMC employees allegedly shared 400 photos of the company's cutting-edge 2 nm process node with a Japanese rival

Here's a twisty tale of alleged corporate espionage for you. A number of TSMC employees have been accused of attempting to ...

TSMC staff accused of stealing 2nm secrets, sharing with rival Rapidus

TSMC is investigating a potential leak of sensitive 2nm process technology details, specifically hundreds of technical photos ...

TSMC, Samsung Stocks Gain. Why Trump’s Chips Tariff Isn’t as Scary as It Seems.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock was gaining alongside Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix on Thursday. The chip companies’ investments in the U.S. likely mean they will avoid a hefty tariff on ...