Honeywell Sues Rivian and Lucid Over Aircraft-Derived Patents
Honeywell Aerospace has filed two separate patent infringement lawsuits against electric vehicle manufacturers Rivian and Lucid.
The complaints were filed in federal courts in Arizona and Texas, respectively. The suits claim that both companies have infringed on seven patents developed for aircraft but applicable to ground vehicles.
The patents cover various features such as vehicle safety monitoring, traffic display systems, autonomous navigation, sensor fusion displays, laser-based navigation, hazard detection, and software licensing management.
Honeywell is seeking monetary damages, an injunction, enhanced damages for alleged willful infringement, and attorneys' fees. The aerospace company has previously enforced patents on aviation technology and now asserts its rights over driver-assistance and autonomy technology in the automotive industry.