The US International Trade Commission has rejected almost all of GE’s patent infringement claims against Siemens Gamesa.
The German-Spanish outfit welcomed the ruling in the case taken by GE over its so-called Zero Voltage Ride Through Patent.
The one complaint upheld concerns technology Siemens Gamesa said it no longer sells in the US.
“The ITC made the right decision in supporting fair and legal competition in the American market,” said onshore North America CEO Shannon Sturgil.
“We reiterate our firm conviction that no features or functionalities marketed by the company infringe any valid third-party intellectual property rights, and we remain committed to the American wind industry.”
The part of the ITC ruling in favour of GE was for a limited infringement on the US company’s claims in regard to a second Low Voltage Ride Through Patent, concerning full converter wind turbines running pre-2021 versions of software.
Siemens Gamesa said it no longer sells or imports the units.
“As these issues continue to be subject to legal actions in a number of jurisdictions – including our own affirmative action regarding the infringement of Siemens Gamesa’s Offshore patents by GE scheduled for trial in Boston in April – the company will not comment further on the matter at this time,” added Siemens Gamesa.
GE Renewable Energy said it is pleased with the decision that went in its favour and over the exclusion order that will be issued.
“We are reviewing the remainder of the order and considering our options. GE will continue to protect its intellectual property, which drives innovation and investment in high technology industry, creating high value jobs,” a spokesman added.