Joby Aviation Claims Corporate Espionage by Archer
Joby Aviation sues Archer, alleging corporate espionage and theft of trade secrets from a former employee.
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Joby Aviation Claims Corporate Espionage by Archer
What Happened in Joby Aviation’s Lawsuit Against Archer? Joby Aviation has filed a lawsuit against rival Archer, accusing the company of corporate espionage. The complaint alleges that Archer, with help from a former Joby employee, George Kivork, accessed and used confidential trade secrets to gain a competitive edge. According to Joby, this includes sensitive business strategies, technical aircraft data, and details of exclusive partnerships. The case, filed in California, highlights rising tensions in the electric air taxi industry. Image Credits:Joby Which Trade Secrets Are at the Center of the Dispute? Joby claims that Kivork exfiltrated a cache of highly sensitive documents just before leaving the company. These files reportedly contained information on regulatory strategies, vertiport infrastructure, airport access plans, and proprietary aircraft technology. Joby says Archer leveraged this information to approach strategic partners, giving them a potential advantage in the fast-grow…