Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. has issued a statement alleging that Applied Materials, Inc. is suspected of unlawfully acquiring and utilizing its proprietary technological secrets related to plasma sources and wafer surface treatment processes. Furthermore, Applied Materials, Inc. is accused of filing patents in China, falsely claiming these innovations as its own, thereby violating Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc.'s business secrets. Consequently, Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. has initiated legal proceedings against Applied Materials, Inc. with the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, seeking a total of RMB 99.99 million in compensation for economic damages and reasonable expenses incurred in halting the infringement. The company emphasized that the primary objective of this lawsuit is to uphold intellectual property rights and safeguard its legitimate interests, while noting that it does not anticipate a significant adverse impact on its operations. The ultimate outcome will be determined by the court's final ruling.