A California jury has ruled that Air taxi manufacturer Joby Aero must pay nearly $117 million in damages after being found liable for misappropriating trade secrets. The case stems from allegations that the company stole proprietary technology related to electric aviation from a competitor. Legal experts suggest this verdict could set a precedent for intellectual property disputes in the emerging eVTOL industry. The full ruling highlights the high stakes of innovation and secrecy in developing next-generation air travel solutions.
Air taxi maker Joby Aero owes $116.9 million in trade secrets case, US jury says Reuters
