TSMC North America v. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.

Opinion

McGUINESS, P. J.

This appeal challenges the denial of a motion for an antisuit injunction. Appellants TSMC North America, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TSMC), and Wafertech L.L.C. sought an order prohibiting respondents Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Shanghai) Corporation, and Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Beijing) Corporation (collectively, SMIC) from litigating claims they brought against TSMC in the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China). Relying heavily on considerations of…