AgJunction Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit through its wholly owned US subsidiaries against Kubota Corporation and several of its subsidiaries.
The lawsuit alleges that Kubota products violate three AgJunction patents related to automated machine control and implement steering.
The lawsuit seeks monetary damages and an injunction to prevent Kubota from selling any products infringing AgJunction’s patented technology in the US. Specifically named in the lawsuit are Kubota’s M7 Series tractors and their newer updated models with autosteer components.
AgJunction reckons to have one of the most comprehensive steering and machine control IP portfolios in the industry.
“These assets are vital to hands-free steering and machine control functions and are critical components of our corporate strategy,” said Bob Barjesteh, vice president of IP and general counsel of AgJunction. “After years of attempting to negotiate a license with Kubota and its suppliers, we are left with no choice but to assert our patents in court.”
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, AgJunction holds around 200 patents and patents pending. Its products are marketed under brand names including Novariant, Wheelman and Whirl.
