{"id":9739,"date":"2026-01-20T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cree-led.com\/?p=9739"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T22:49:00","slug":"cree-led-and-blizzard-lighting-enter-settlement-and-limited-license-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cree-led.com\/news\/cree-led-and-blizzard-lighting-enter-settlement-and-limited-license-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Cree LED and Blizzard Lighting Enter Settlement and Limited License Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DURHAM, NC \u2013 January 20, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 Cree LED<\/a>, a Penguin Solutions<\/a> brand (Nasdaq: PENG<\/a>), and Blizzard Lighting LLC (\u2018Blizzard\u2019) today announced that they have reached a mutually beneficial settlement resolving a patent infringement dispute involving Cree LED\u2019s patents related to LED components commonly used in LED displays. As part of the settlement, Cree LED has granted Blizzard a limited license to certain Cree LED patents covering LED components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cree LED is firmly committed to protecting its intellectual property as part of its broader mission to drive innovation in LED display technology. As a U.S.-based industry leader with significant investments in research, development and product quality, Cree LED actively monitors the global market to identify and address unauthorized use of its patented technologies. This vigilance spans the entire value chain, from manufacturers and suppliers to specifiers and end users, ensuring that Cree LED\u2019s innovations remain protected and that customers can rely on the integrity and performance of the company\u2019s industry-leading solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cree LED is a registered trademark of CreeLED, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Cree LED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand, offers one of the industry\u2019s broadest portfolios of application-optimized LED chips and components, leading the industry in performance and reliability. With more than 35 years of innovation, our strong IP portfolio and unique business model ensures supply chain continuity. We deliver best-in-class technology and breakthrough solutions for focused applications in high power and mid-power general lighting, horticulture, specialty lighting and video screens. For more information, visit cree-led.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Relations<\/strong>
Debi Polo
Sr. Manager, Marketing Communications, Cree LED, Inc.
debi.polo@cree-led.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penguin Solutions<\/strong>
Maureen O\u2019Leary, Director Communications
pr@penguinsolutions.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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