Ocado Allegations Over Warehouse System to Be Probed By ITC

The U.S. International Trade Commission launches an investigation into AutoStore Technology AS’s patent-infringement claims targeting Ocado Group’s warehouse system that’s at the base of the British online grocer’s technology and expansion plans.

• Autostore claims Ocado’s system is using its patented technology for automated storage and retrieval systems and robotic vehicles and seeks an oder that would block imports of Ocado’s system including robots, grid systems, storage bins, controllers and components
• Ocado, in a filing with the Washington agency, said its Smart Platform system allows grocers to provide services with 99% accuracy and reduced food waste and it plans ...