Federal Register #337TA1499

USITC Investigation of Patent Infringement Related to Electric Aircraft and Components

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has launched an investigation into alleged patent infringements and unfair import practices related to electric aircraft and components: - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - Office of Unfair Import Investigations - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Archer Aviation Inc. (Complainant) - Joby Aero, Inc. (Respondent) - Joby Aviation, Inc. (Respondent) - Products/Services Requested: - Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft - Includes hybrid eVTOL aircraft - Power systems for eVTOL aircraft - Components such as battery cells and battery packs - Alleged infringement of U.S. patents: 11,945,594; 12,162,614; 8,469,306; 12,103,404; 12,472,087 - Tin mill products (from China, Taiwan, Turkey) under specific HTS subheadings (related to a separate antidumping/countervailing duty investigation) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on potential exclusion orders and cease and desist orders if violations are found - Investigation will determine if a U.S. industry exists as required by law - Products must not infringe on the specified U.S. patents - Key Locations: - USITC headquarters in Washington, DC (federal office) - Archer Aviation Inc. in San Jose, CA - Joby Aero, Inc. and Joby Aviation, Inc. in Santa Cruz, CA

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint filed by Archer Aviation Inc. alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to the importation and sale of certain electric aircraft, power systems for electric aircraft, and components thereof. The complaint claims infringement of several U.S. patents and requests the Commission to investigate and potentially issue exclusion and cease and desist orders. The investigation will determine if there is a violation and if a U.S. industry exists as required by law.

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