Priya Patel
TLDR:
Volvo is being sued for allegedly infringing on a patent related to infotainment systems in certain hybrid and electric vehicle models. The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, claims that Volvo’s infotainment systems allow drivers to manage vehicle communications using Bluetooth technology.
Full Article:
A South Korea-based patent owner, Value8 Co., has filed a complaint against Volvo Car Corp., claiming that the company infringed on its protected technology related to infotainment systems in specific hybrid and electric vehicle models. Volvo’s XC40, S90, C40, and other models were named in the complaint for utilizing Bluetooth technology to connect mobile devices.
The lawsuit also implicates Volvo’s parent company, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., and its American units, alleging infringement of US Patent Nos. 9,930,158 and 11,563,840. These patents pertain to a vehicle immersive communications system that incorporates mobile devices within the infotainment system.
The case was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and Value8 Co. is seeking damages for the alleged infringement of its patented technology by Volvo and its related entities. The lawsuit highlights the increasing importance of intellectual property protection in the automotive industry, particularly in the development of advanced infotainment systems for modern vehicles.
