JinkoSolar Disappointed by USPTO Decision
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 5d ago
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A spokesperson for JinkoSolar (JKS) said in a statement: "The USPTO's decision not to institute review was based solely on discretionary grounds, which are wholly divorced from the merits of our challenge. While we respectfully disagree with that discretionary denial, we remain confident that when the Federal District Court considers a full, merits-based review, it will find that the First Solar patent involved is invalid." On January 20, First Solar (FSLR) announced that the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office denied three separate inter partes review applications seeking to invalidate the company's tunnel oxide passivated contact patents through a review process. The IPRs were filed by JinkoSolar, Mundra Solar, and Canadian Solar (CSIQ) in 2025, and were declined on November 20, December 11, and December 18, respectively, according to First Solar.
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Analyst Views on JKS
Wall Street analysts forecast JKS stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JKS is 23.33 USD with a low forecast of 20.00 USD and a high forecast of 25.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
0 Buy
2 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Sell
Current: 25.810
Low
20.00
Averages
23.33
High
25.00
Current: 25.810
Low
20.00
Averages
23.33
High
25.00
About JKS
JinkoSolar Holding Co Ltd is a holding company principally engaged in photovoltaic (PV) industry. The Company builds a vertically integrated solar power product value chain, manufacturing from silicon wafers to solar modules. The Company’s main products comprise silicon wafers, solar cells and solar modules. The Company sells its solar modules under JinkoSolar brand. The Company is also engaged in solar power generation and solar system engineering procurement construction (EPC) services. The Company mainly operates its businesses in the domestic and overseas markets.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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