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Archer says U.S. court narrows Joby Aviation trade-secret and contract claims

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Archer Aviation said a U.S. District Court ruling narrowed Joby Aviation’s litigation against the eVTOL developer, dismissing certain trade-secret and contract-related claims. The court also dismissed Archer’s counterclaims, leaving the companies to continue competing while the remaining elements of the dispute proceed.

Discovered 2026-10-02T13:50:09.278345-07:00 | 2026-10-02T13:50:09.278345-07:00

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  • The ruling changes the scope of a high-profile legal dispute between two leading U.S. eVTOL developers, potentially reducing the claims Archer must defend.
  • Dismissal of Archer’s counterclaims means both companies face a narrower litigation path as they continue pursuing certification and commercialization strategies.

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