Clash of the titans: GE files patent infringement suit against Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Siemens Gamesa anticipates that the lawsuit will not affect its current and future projects
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General Electric (GE) is to sue Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Ltd, the UK arm of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), over patent infringement claims for certain wind turbines in the UK.
In a statement, the company said: “GE filed suit against Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales raising claims of patent infringement.
“The infringement action involves the UK part of EP 1 590 567 and certain offshore wind turbines.”
GE is pursuing a fresh legal case against Siemens Gamesa alleging a patent infringement, the latest in a series of actions between the two turbine manufacturers.
The US company has lodged a claim with the UK Patents Court arguing infringement by the German-Spanish outfit.
The case, which was first filed on 29 December, involves offshore turbines.
“GE filed suit against Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited in the High Court of Justice of England and Wales raising claims of patent infringement, said GE. The infringement action involves the UK part of EP 1 590 567 and certain offshore wind turbines. GE will not comment further on pending litigation.”