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IPG loses UPC ruling on AMB lasers; less than 1% of sales impacted
IPG PHOTONICS CORP
- Düsseldorf UPC ruled IPG's AMB lasers infringe Trumpf's European Patent 2,624,031.
- Decision covers Germany, France, Italy; affects less than 1% of IPG total sales.
- IPG will appeal and implement contingency measures for AMB customers.
- Other IPG laser models not involved; product portfolio remains broadly available.
- Remedies including injunction, recall, damages to be determined later.