How the Waymo-Uber Lawsuit Could Rewrite Intellectual Property Rules

A white autonomous vehicle with Uber branding, featuring advanced sensor equipment on the roof, driving on a road.

Alphabet’s recent lawsuit against Uber for patent infringement and stealing trade secrets may lead to a reevaluation of competition and intellectual property protection within the automobile industry. According to PVMI Director John Paul MacDuffie,”These are trade secrets that are incredibly hot and at the heart of a fierce and fast-pacedRead More

Does the Google-Uber Lawsuit Hold the Key to Self-driving Cars?

A white autonomous minivan is driving on a sunlit suburban street. The vehicle features sensors and equipment typical of self-driving cars.

The recent legal battle between Uber and Waymo, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, has created some roadblocks along the path to commercializing self-driving cars. Waymo has accused Uber of violation of trade secrets and patent infringements, and sought to bar Uber from using its proprietary technology. According to PVMIRead More