TSMC Sues Ex-Executive Now at Intel as Taiwan Probes Alleged 2nm Trade‑Secret Leak
TSMC has sued former senior executive Lo Wei-jen in Taiwan, alleging he may disclose trade secrets to Intel, where he began work in October. Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating possible transfer of advanced chip data. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan rejects the leak claims as “rumor and speculation.” TSMC cites Lo’s non-compete and confidentiality agreements in its case.