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Civil Litigation,
Antitrust & Trade Reg.

Feb. 10, 2026

Summary judgment weighed in Microworks dispute over shrinkable film

A Los Angeles judge heard arguments on patent infringement, recyclability and inequitable conduct claims between Microworks America Inc. and Far Eastern New Century Corporation, with rulings on dispositive motions pending.

A Los Angeles judge is preparing to rule on competing summary judgment and other critical motions in a patent infringement battle over shrinkable polyester film technology between Microworks America Inc. and Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC).

The core dispute involves claims that the defendants are infringing multiple patents related to the technology and recyclability of heat-shrinkable polyester films, while the defendants counter that the patents are invalid and unenfo...

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