Archer Aviation filed a formal complaint against Joby Aviation with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The filing alleges that Joby infringed on patents through the importation of specific aircraft components.
This action intensifies an ongoing legal conflict between the two rivals. Joby maintains a separate trade secret lawsuit against Archer, which a federal judge recently cleared to proceed toward a potential jury trial.
The resolution of these intertwined cases remains critical as both companies seek regulatory approvals for commercial air taxi services.