TP-Link vs. Netgear: Legal Drama Unpacks Alleged Smear Campaign!
TP-Link is taking legal action against Netgear, accusing it of spreading false rumors about TP-Link’s alleged ties to the Chinese government. TP-Link, which is headquartered in California, seeks damages for defamation and breach of contract, claiming Netgear’s CEO fueled these claims during earnings calls, harming TP-Link’s reputation.
Hot Take:
In the latest episode of “My Router is Better Than Yours,” TP-Link is suing Netgear, accusing them of a smear campaign so outrageous it might as well have been written by a screenwriter for a daytime soap opera. Allegedly, Netgear suggested that TP-Link’s routers had been infiltrated by the Chinese government, turning a tech rivalry into a geopolitical thriller. Someone call Hollywood!
Key Points:
- TP-Link sues Netgear for allegedly spreading false information about its ties to the Chinese government.
- The lawsuit claims Netgear’s statements resulted in commercial disparagement, defamation, and breach of contract.
- TP-Link argues that Netgear broke a prior agreement to cease making negative statements after a $135 million settlement.
- Netgear allegedly used earnings calls to suggest TP-Link’s products were a national security risk.
- Netgear plans to respond through legal channels, dismissing TP-Link’s claims as without merit.
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