On December 24, 2024, Beijing Time, PurpleVine IP Group (“PurpleVine”) and Maxeon Solar (“Maxeon”) announced a strategic partnership that PurpleVine will be the Exclusive Agent for the licensing of Maxeon Solar's global patent portfolio. As an industry pioneer in the commercialization of Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (“TOPCon”) technology and a foundational innovator in Back Contact (“BC”) technology, Maxeon holds thousands of patents worldwide that span the entire development path of photovoltaic technologies. PurpleVine and Maxeon aim to promote Maxeon's leading technologies and patents on a fair, reasonable, and open basis, continuously empowering innovation within the industry and fostering its vigorous growth.

About Maxeon Solar

Maxeon Solar is a global leader in solar innovation，and was launched in 2020 as an independent company following its spin-off from US-based SunPower Corporation. Headquartered in Singapore, Maxeon designs and manufactures Maxeon® and SunPower® brand solar panels, and has sales operations in more than 100 countries. Maxeon products span the global rooftop and solar power plant markets through a network of more than 1,400 trusted partners and distributors. A pioneer in sustainable solar manufacturing, Maxeon leverages a 35-year history in the solar industry and numerous awards for its technology. 

About PurpleVine IP Group

PurpleVine IP Group, headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a premier intellectual property service provider with a global perspective. Dedicated to bridging international innovation cooperation and realizing the value of intellectual property, PurpleVine offers end-to-end, one-stop IP solutions. These include global portfolio management, analytics and consulting, high-value patent transactions, licensing negotiation support, and dispute resolution services. PurpleVine operates over 10 offices worldwide with a team of more than 450 professionals.

The PurpleVine team comprises experts from leading tech companies and top-tier international organizations, bringing extensive industry experience and deep professional insights. By combining diverse legal and technical expertise with integrated delivery capabilities, PurpleVine provides practical and effective IP solutions tailored to client needs. Its operations span major IP hubs in Greater China and globally, including the U.S. and Europe.