TP-Link, a California-based company specializing in wireless routers, has filed a lawsuit against Netgear, accusing it of orchestrating a smear campaign to falsely claim its technology is compromised by Chinese hackers. The lawsuit alleges that Netgear’s actions could lead to a potential sales loss of over $1 billion. The case is being filed in Delaware federal court and claims that Netgear’s actions violate a 2024 patent settlement agreement. The lawsuit comes amid growing scrutiny of TP-Link in Washington over national security concerns regarding its equipment being exploited by Chinese hackers. US lawmakers have raised concerns about TP-Link’s wireless routers being targets of Chinese cyber attacks. The dispute highlights the complexities of cybersecurity and business competition in the current geopolitical climate.