STL (NSE: STLTECH), a leading connectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure, announced a definitive victory in its European patent dispute with Fujikura Ltd. The European Patent Office (EPO) Technical Board of Appeal issued a final, binding and non-appealable ruling on 24 June 2026, revoking Fujikura's European Patent EP 3796060 in its entirety. This ruling also resolves the UK patent dispute between the parties in STL's favour.
Ruling Strengthens STL's Market Position
The decision has significant positive business implications for STL. It strengthens STL's position in optical connectivity markets across the UK and Europe and highlights STL's global intellectual property capability and its ability to vigorously defend its position across the markets it serves, including North America, Europe, MEA, India and the rest of the world.
STL's intellectual property portfolio is built over decades and is protected by a 785-patent portfolio spanning major global markets. STL actively co-creates purpose-engineered optical solutions with its customers that power tomorrow's AI-led digital infrastructure.
Executive Commentary
“STL deeply respects innovation and Intellectual Property, and we strongly protect our IP positions across the globe. This ruling by the EPO's highest appellate body is a powerful affirmation of the strength of our global IP position, the integrity of our R&D and deep technology capability,” said Dr. Badri Gomatam, Group CTO, STL. “Our fully vertically integrated ‘Glass to Data Center' capability ensures unmatched quality control and absolute supply chain resilience for our global customers.”
About STL
STL is a global leader in advanced connectivity solutions, providing end-to-end solutions for building AI-ready infrastructure, FTTx, Rural, Enterprise and Data Centre networks. With manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia, STL delivers its solutions in more than 100 countries. Data Centre & Cloud companies, Telecom operators, Internet service providers and Large enterprises collaborate with STL to build their future-ready digital infrastructure. STL's business goals are driven by customer-centricity, R&D and sustainability.
