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  1. 2020

    AutoStore files patent infringement lawsuits against Ocado and Tharsus

    Lawsuit filed

    AutoStore filed patent infringement lawsuits in the United States and the United Kingdom against Ocado and Tharsus Group, seeking to bar them from manufacturing, importing, using and selling the allegedly infringing technology and seeking monetary damages. Ocado said it had not received papers relating to the claims and denied awareness of infringement of valid AutoStore rights.

    Company response

    • Denial — Ocado

      We are not aware of any infringement of any valid AutoStore rights

    Source excerpt

    • Norway-based AutoStore said it’s suing Ocado and partner Tharsus Group to bar the two U.K.-based companies from manufacturing, importing, using and selling the allegedly infringing technology. Besides the injunctions, AutoStore seeks monetary damages.
    • We are not aware of any infringement of any valid AutoStore rights
    • Automation and robotics company AutoStore has filed patent infringement lawsuits in the United States and the United Kingdom against Ocado Group plc, which in the U.S. provides online grocery fulfillment technology to The Kroger Co.
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