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Nissan Infringed Engine, Driver Assistance Patents, Lawsuit Says

June 3, 2024, 9:39 PM UTC
Annelise Levy
Annelise Levy
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Over 20 Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. vehicle models infringe five patents covering engine, headlight, remote control, and driver assistance technology, according to a new federal lawsuit.

Nissan infringed Longhorn Automotive Group’s patents to enable features that warn drivers about moving objects and allow users to remotely start and stop engines, according to a complaint filed May 31 in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Longhorn asserted five patents—US Patent Nos. 8,810,803, 7,987,002, 7,513,238, 7,634,666, and 8,265,353—against the Japanese automaker. The ‘238 and ‘666 patents relate to engine technology, ‘803 covers lenses ...

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