U.S. District Court Judge Once Again Denies Tesla's Request to Block Matthews International from Selling Its Innovative Dry Battery Electrode Solutions to Others

Core Viewpoint - Matthews International Corporation has successfully defended its right to sell its proprietary dry battery electrode technology (DBE) against Tesla's legal challenges, with a U.S. District Court ruling in its favor [1][2][3]. Legal Developments - A U.S. District Court Judge denied Tesla's request for a temporary restraining order to block Matthews from selling its DBE solutions [2]. - Following the court ruling, Tesla filed additional lawsuits against Matthews, which the company views as meritless and a bullying tactic [3]. Technology Background - Matthews has been developing its DBE technology for over 25 years, predating Tesla's existence, and holds U.S. Patent No. 12,136,727 for this technology [4]. - The DBE solutions are designed to streamline lithium-ion battery production and significantly reduce electric vehicle production costs [4]. Company Overview - Matthews International Corporation is a global provider of memorialization products, industrial technologies, and brand solutions, with over 11,000 employees across more than 30 countries [6].