LED licence agreement

Osram (Germany) has extended its existing licence with Everlight Electronics of Taiwan, about manufacturing and sales of white and coloured LEDs with conversion technology for all applications.

The patents are owned by Osram subsidiary Opto Semiconductors. It enables the production of white or coloured LEDs using blue emitting InGaN (indium gallium nitride)-based chips and suitable fluorescent converters.

With the agreement, the exisiting licence is extended — especially the right of Everlight to use this Osram intellectual property in all areas of application without limitations, including motor vehicles and general lighting. In addition, the parties both agreed on a crosslicence that allows Osram to use Everlight's housing patents.