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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.”
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The High Court claim filed by General Electric against Siemens is the English counterpart to proceedings it has launched in Germany. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The High Court patent claim filed by General Electric Co. against Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Ltd. is the English counterpart to infringement proceedings the U.S. giant launched against its competitor in Germany.