Tesla Challenges USPTO Changes at Federal Circuit

By Editorial Team

Tesla has recently entered the legal battle at the Federal Circuit to challenge the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) modifications to the institution process at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). The electric vehicle giant has raised concerns over what it perceives as “arbitrary roadblocks” being imposed by the USPTO.

Tesla joins a cohort of companies including Google LLC, Motorola Mobility LLC, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and SAP AG in contesting the USPTO’s policy changes. The dispute centers around the PTAB’s handling of patents related to controlling driving modes of self-driving vehicles.

The legal battle has attracted the attention of prominent law firms such as Haynes Boone, reflecting the significance of the issue at hand. The case involves patents numbered 11,597,402, 11,738,765, and 12,037,004, all related to the control of driving modes for autonomous vehicles.

With Tesla’s involvement, the dispute is expected to intensify, as the company brings its expertise and resources to challenge the USPTO’s policy changes. The outcome of this legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the future of patent disputes and the autonomy of the PTAB in adjudicating such matters.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing legal saga as it unfolds at the Federal Circuit.