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Vertical Aerospace countersues Archer over alleged eVTOL propulsion patent infringement

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Vertical Aerospace has filed a patent infringement counterclaim against Archer Aviation in Texas, alleging that Archer infringed a patent covering thermal management for its propulsion system. The move escalates an ongoing legal dispute between the UK-headquartered air taxi developer and its US rival.

Discovered 2026-10-07T04:05:11.815135-07:00 | 2026-10-07T04:05:11.815135-07:00

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  • The counterclaim centers on alleged infringement involving thermal management in an eVTOL propulsion system, putting a specific aircraft technology at the heart of the dispute.
  • The filing escalates an existing legal fight between two air taxi developers; the articles do not specify the relief Vertical is seeking or the case’s potential effect on either company’s program.

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