Copyright dispute
Hamburg Regional Court issues preliminary injunction against Elite Robots Germany
Teradyne Robotics A/S, a subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: TER), took legal action in Germany against Elite Robots Deutschland GmbH, the local subsidiary of Elite Robots, in February. The background to this are allegations of copyright infringement in Universal Robots' software. The Hamburg Regional Court has now issued a temporary injunction against Elite Robots Deutschland.
With immediate effect and until further notice, the company is therefore prohibited from offering or distributing the software that has been found to infringe copyright and all products containing this software in Germany.
The court also obliged Elite Robots Germany to provide comprehensive information about the alleged acts of infringement. This expressly includes information about the customers supplied.
"At Teradyne Robotics, we have decided to take action against competitors who illegally copy our proprietary hardware or software designs. Accordingly, we expressly welcome this decision," said Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of the Teradyne Robotics Group. "We are convinced that we have irrefutable evidence of copyright infringement. Even if this is not a final decision by the court, it is a clear indication that we have a very good chance of success."
Hathout adds: "Automation and innovation are crucial for our industrial future. We cannot allow companies to illegally copy proprietary technologies. This not only hinders research, but also undermines customer experience and trust. Teradyne Robotics remains firmly committed to protecting its intellectual property rights and ensuring that automation customers have access to the safe, innovative and high-quality solutions they deserve."
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