Look at the two air taxi designs above. Look similar? The company that designed the one on the left sure thinks so, which is why it’s accusing the firm that designed the one on the right of patent infringement.
On Monday, Archer Aviation filed a complaint in the US District Court Eastern District of Texas accusing rival Vertical Aerospace of copying its “Midnight” aircraft design for its own “Valo” vehicle. Archer wants to block Vertical from using the allegedly copied designs, as well as several other patents the company claims have been infringed upon.
“Vertical has knowingly, willfully, and in reckless disregard leveraged and exploited …
It’s fascinating to see the competition in the air taxi industry heating up! The similarities in design certainly raise interesting points about innovation and originality. It’ll be interesting to see how this situation unfolds.