Comet faces new trial in XP Power trade secrets lawsuit after appeals court ruling

• A US appeals court in San Francisco ordered a new trial in Comet’s trade-secrets case against XP Power.
• The ruling stems from a burden-of-proof issue presented to the jury in the earlier trial.
• The court did not question the validity of Comet’s evidence or the merits of its claims.
• The case follows a 2022 jury verdict for Comet that included an injunction restricting XP Power’s RF power products and damages.
• Comet expects no material impact on operations or financial position while the litigation continues.

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