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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001387131-22-009591"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SLSN"
cik: "0000883107"
company_name: "SOLESENCE, INC."
filed_at: "2022-09-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T13:25:09.150537+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BASF sues Nanophase over exclusivity breach; Nanophase files counterclaim for declaratory judgment

## Summary
- BASF filed complaint in NJ Superior Court alleging breach of exclusivity provisions in Zinc Oxide Supply Agreement.
- Nanophase filed declaratory judgment action in Illinois court, seeking clarification that exclusivity does not cover Solésence products.
- Management believes BASF claims are without merit and expects to prevail; seeks to negotiate resolution.
- CEO states Solésence IP is exclusively owned and not impacted by BASF complaint; growth potential unencumbered.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001387131-22-009591
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SLSN
- cik: 0000883107
- company_name: SOLESENCE, INC.
- filed_at: 2022-09-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883107/000138713122009591/0001387131-22-009591-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/883107/000138713122009591/nanx-8k_090622.htm

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