TSMC Probes Potential Trade Secret Leak
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world's largest chipmaker, has announced the discovery of potential trade secret leaks following the detection of "unauthorized activities."
TSMC has taken swift action, initiating legal proceedings and implementing disciplinary measures against the personnel involved.
Commitment to Protecting Intellectual Property
"TSMC maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any actions that compromise the protection of trade secrets or harm the company's interests," the company stated. "Such violations are dealt with strictly and pursued to the fullest extent of the law."
The company reiterated its commitment to safeguarding its core competitiveness and the shared interests of its employees.
Ongoing Investigation
As the case is now under judicial review, TSMC is unable to provide further details at this time. The company highlighted that the issue was identified early due to its comprehensive monitoring mechanisms and rapid internal investigations.
Nikkei Asia reports suggest that several former employees are suspected of attempting to obtain critical proprietary information related to 2-nanometer chip development.