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宇树科技上市关键期遇专利诉讼,法院一审判其并未侵权
Hu Xiu·2025-10-01 11:09

Core Viewpoint - The lawsuit against Yushu Technology by Luweimei Company regarding patent infringement has been dismissed by the Hangzhou Intermediate People's Court, allowing Yushu Technology to proceed with its IPO plans without legal hindrance [1][11]. Group 1: Company Overview - Yushu Technology is an AI unicorn valued at over 10 billion RMB and is currently in the IPO guidance phase [2][13]. - The company has completed a C-round financing led by major investors including Tencent and Alibaba, with a pre-investment valuation exceeding 10 billion RMB [13]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - Luweimei Company, which is not a direct competitor of Yushu Technology, claimed that Yushu's "Go2 Robot Dog" infringed on its patent for an "electronic dog" [3][6]. - The court ruled that Luweimei's claims lacked sufficient evidence, as they did not provide physical evidence for comparison, leading to the dismissal of all their requests [8][9][11]. Group 3: Patent Details - The patent in question, numbered ZL201610396363.0, was originally held by Zhejiang Jianlin Electronics and has changed ownership multiple times, with Luweimei being the current holder [3][4]. - Yushu Technology has reportedly filed a request for the invalidation of the aforementioned patent with the National Intellectual Property Administration [4]. Group 4: Industry Context - Patent litigation has become a common challenge for companies during the IPO process, often used as a strategic maneuver by competitors or non-industry entities [20][21]. - The outcome of such lawsuits can significantly impact a company's IPO timeline and valuation, making knowledge of intellectual property compliance crucial for companies preparing to go public [20][21].