News: LEDs
17 February 2026
ams OSRAM and Meizhi settle patent disputes over LEDs used in Spider Farmer luminaires
ams OSRAM GmbH of Premstaetten, Austria and Munich, Germany and Shenzhen Meizhi Optoelectronics Technology Co Ltd have settled the pending LED-related patent disputes in the USA and Germany, resolving the proceedings before the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the Regional Court of Duesseldorf, Germany.
ams OSRAM filed the proceedings asserting various LED patents in the US and Germany relating to LED components used in horticultural lighting systems, specifically Spider Farmer luminaires.
The parties have agreed on reasonable commercial terms, including Meizhi sourcing horticulture LEDs from ams OSRAM. Further terms and details of the settlement are confidential, but it is said that both sides are satisfied with the result.
“This settlement marks an important step forward and reflects our commitment to protecting innovation while building constructive, long-term partnerships,” says Dieter Boss, vice president Intellectual Property at ams OSRAM. “We welcome the opportunity to work with Meizhi in a commercially collaborative way that supports the continued growth and advancement of high-quality LED technologies.”
ams OSRAM had already filed several complaints against the unauthorized use of its proprietary LED technology in certain horticultural lighting systems in 2025. Is says that, by taking these steps, it is safeguarding not only its own interests but also those who leverage their innovations — customers, partners and stakeholders who value fair market conditions. ams OSRAM adds that it will persist with vigilant market monitoring and will take necessary legal action as warranted.
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