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Exploring Taiwan’s Chip Protection Strategy: Insights into the TSMC 2nm Leak and Its Implications for Patents and Trade Secrets

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Exploring Taiwan’s Chip Protection Strategy: Insights into the TSMC 2nm Leak and Its Implications for Patents and Trade Secrets
Amid allegations regarding the leak of its 2nm technology, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is receiving renewed scrutiny over its trade secret and intellectual property protection strategies. TSMC, a leading player in the semiconductor industry, has secured the position of Taiwan’s top domestic patent applicant for nine consecutive years, emphasizing its reliance on a robust system of trade secrets, patents, and integrated circuit (IC) layout designs for protection. The company has implemented a unique management system, including a “Trade Secret Registration System” and a “Trade Secret Sustainable Intelligent Management Center,” to safeguard its innovations. Recent reports suggest that potential legal actions could arise under Taiwan’s National Security Act, which imposes severe penalties for the misappropriation of critical technology trade secrets.
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https://www.trendforce.com/news/2025/08/07/news-tsmcs-2nm-leak-case-inside-taiwans-chip-protection-strategy-from-patents-to-trade-secrets/

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