CreeLED Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Star Headlight & Lantern Company

LDS CreeLED Logo

May 11, 2022

CreeLED, Inc. announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of New York against Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. The lawsuit asserts that Star has infringed Cree LED’s rights in four United States patents (U.S. Patent Nos. 8,884,510; 9,048,396; 9,865,780; and D718,258) by selling a DLITE product that incorporates six infringing LED packages.

Cree LED specializes in delivering a broad portfolio of high-performance LED chips and components to its customers. Cree LED, together with its predecessor, Cree, Inc., has a thirty-year track record of innovations and industry firsts. This rich history in technology and innovation has distinguished Cree LED as one of the LED industry’s strongest brands. Cree LED’s contributions to LED development and design serve as the basis for Cree LED’s expansive portfolio of U.S. and worldwide patents covering an array of innovative technologies.

As a U.S.-based market leader that has extensively invested in research and development, quality, and product innovation, Cree LED is committed to protecting and enforcing its valuable intellectual property rights.

Source

Related Articles

Changing Scene

Design

  • Canada Lighting Industry: Trends, Growth & Future Outlook 2026

    Canada Lighting Industry: Trends, Growth & Future Outlook 2026

    The Canadian lighting industry is entering a transformative phase driven by sustainability goals, smart infrastructure development, energy-efficiency regulations, and increasing demand for connected technologies. Lighting is no longer viewed as a basic utility across commercial buildings, industrial facilities, public infrastructure, residential projects and retail environments. Now, it has become a strategic component of modern building ecosystems. The demand… Read More…

  • Mac’s II Agencies: Who Moved My Light? The Unfiltered Truth About Coordination

    Mac’s II Agencies: Who Moved My Light? The Unfiltered Truth About Coordination

    Lighting doesn’t “move” on its own. But if you’ve ever walked onto site and thought, “Why does this feel different than what we designed?,” you already know the real story: design intent shifts when communication, timelines, budgets, and ceiling realities collide. As part of the Lumorphéa exhibition in March, Mac’s II Agencies hosted Who Moved My… Read More…

New Products

  • Cooper Lighting: Metalux – Elevate Round High Bay

    Cooper Lighting: Metalux – Elevate Round High Bay

    The Elevate Round High Bay is engineered to provide enhanced performance compared to traditional luminaires in demanding commercial and industrial environments. The durable diecast aluminum construction provides durability, optimal thermal control, and longer system life. Precision optics focus light exactly where it’s needed, delivering higher foot-candles with fewer fixtures while reducing both wattage and installation… Read More…

  • Eureka Introduces River Luminaire Family

    Eureka Introduces River Luminaire Family

    Eureka has announced the release of its River luminaire family, featuring a range of pendant and surface-mount fixtures in multiple shapes. River is made with a transparent 3D-printed polymer that creates a signature ridged body. Light and shadow naturally play with the textured surface, creating a distinctive effect. Inside, an LED tube provides continuous illumination… Read More…