U.S Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has refused to rehear a decision invalidating three EV patents owned by Hong Kong-based Thunder Power New Energy Vehicle Development Co., Ltd. The patents were previously asserted against Byton North America Corp.,
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Duane Morris Green IP is a blog published by Duane Morris LLP that focuses on intellectual property issues related to green technology and renewable energy sectors. It covers topics such as patent disputes, patent validity challenges, and litigation involving clean energy innovations like solar tracking systems, electric vehicle patents, and solar-assisted temperature control technologies. The blog also reports on industry events and settlements between major companies in the renewable energy field. Its content is relevant for practitioners and stakeholders interested in the intersection of IP law and sustainable technology advancements.
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Recap: Greentech Media’s Power & Renewables Summit
By Justus Getty
While it’s hard to believe that more than a month has passed since the 2019 Power & Renewables Summit in Austin, Texas, the Duane Morris Green IP Blog wanted to make sure to share some of the key intellectual property…
Solar Tracking Patent Survives Challenge at Patent Trial and Appeal Board
By Justus Getty
A solar tracking patent owned by Array Technologies survived a challenged brought by ArcelorMittal before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Array Technologies had previously brought infringement claims against a solar tracking company called Exosun. ArcelorMittal later bought assets from…
SunTrac Challenges Solar-Assisted Air Conditioner Patent
By Justus Getty
SunTrac Solar Manufacturing LLC has challenged at patent owned by DZSolar Ltd. that is directed to a solar-assisted temperature control system. SunTrac alleges that the invention claimed by DZSolar was disclosed in another patent application at least 16 years before…
GE and Vestas Settle Patent Dispute
By Justus Getty
GE and Vestas announced yesterday that they have reached a settlement in their long-running patent battle over “Zero Voltage Ride Through” or “ZVRT” technology. The parties are taking actions to dismiss all aspects of the dispute, including a patent infringement lawsuit…
Thought Leaders in the Energy Industry Stress Need for Innovation
By Justus Getty
At a panel discussion hosted by Politico and the American Wind Energy Association on May 15, 2019, thought leaders in the energy industry called for innovative solutions to some of the challenges facing America’s energy infrastructure. The panel, entitled “Reinventing…
Federal Court Litigation Between GE and Vestas Likely to Remain Stayed; Parties Continue to Battle at Patent Board
By Justus Getty
The patent infringement lawsuit being heard in federal court in Delaware between General Electric and Vestas Wind Systems A/S appears likely to remain on hold through late 2019 or early 2020. GE and Vestas remain locked in a long-running patent…
Federal Circuit: Four ChargePoint Patents Assserted Against SemaConnect Are Invalid
By Justus Getty
The Federal Circuit upheld an earlier decision by a federal court in Maryland that found four ChargePoint patents to be invalid for claiming inventions that are not eligible for patent protection. The Federal Circuit decision is a victory for electric…
Pair of LA-Based Solar Installers Head to Court for Patent Fight
By Justus Getty
Solar installation rivals PermaCity and Orion Solar Racking are headed to federal court in California for a dispute over PermaCity’s patented roof mounting technology and an alleged breach of a non-disclosure agreement. PermaCity Corporation, a solar installation company based on…
Continuing Coverage of GE v. Vestas: Wind Turbine Patent Litigation
By Justus Getty
From July 2017 to June 2019, the two leading wind turbine providers in the United States – General Electric and Vestas, reportedly controlling more than 80% of the U.S. wind turbine market – engaged in a patent fight over who…