Bengaluru: Nikola Motor Co, which makes hydrogen-powered semi trucks, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against electric automaker Tesla Inc alleging design patent infringements. Tesla’s Semi, its first electric heavy duty truck, is “substantially” similar to Nikola’s design, Nikola Motor said in a court filing. Salt Lake City, Utah-based Nikola claims it was issued six design patents by the US Patent and Trademark Office between February and April 2018 for its wrap windshield, mid-entry door, fuselage, fender, side cladding and the overall design of the Nikola One. A Tesla spokesman rejected the claims.
Nikola Motor sues Tesla alleging design patent violation
A Tesla spokesman has rejected the claims