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Archer Aviation: N.D. Cal. narrows Joby trade-secret claims; Archer counterclaims dismissed with prejudice
Archer Aviation Inc.
- Court ruled Sept 29, 2026 in Joby Aero, Inc. v. Archer Aviation Inc., et al., Case No. 5:25-cv-10703-SVK (N.D. Cal.), narrowing claims against Archer and one of its employees.
- Certain trade-secret and contract-related claims were dismissed, in some cases with leave to amend, while other claims were allowed to proceed.
- Archer's counterclaims against Joby Aero, Inc. and Joby Aviation, Inc. alleging Lanham Act and California Unfair Competition Law violations were dismissed without leave to amend.
- 8-K disclosed by Archer on Oct 2, 2026, signed by Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Aaron Goodman; no damages or financial exposure quantified.