Insurance Journal·2025-11-24 06:00Core Viewpoint - Joby Aviation has filed a lawsuit against Archer Aviation for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to business strategies, partnership terms, and aircraft specifications [1][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - Joby claims that Archer hired George Kivork, a former employee, who took confidential information to Archer [1][4]. - The lawsuit alleges that Kivork misused Joby's trade secrets in an attempt to undercut Joby's contract with a real estate developer [4]. - Joby discovered through a forensic investigation that Kivork sent numerous files to a personal email and altered security permissions for access after leaving the company [5]. Group 2: Archer's Response - Archer's legal officer stated that the company did not use Joby's trade secrets and that Kivork did not bring any confidential information to Archer [2]. - Archer claims that Joby's lawsuit is an attempt to achieve through litigation what they cannot accomplish through fair competition [2]. Group 3: Industry Context - Joby and Archer are part of the electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft sector, which is focused on developing faster and more sustainable urban transportation solutions [3]. - Joby is backed by Toyota and plans to integrate helicopter and seaplane services into Uber's ridesharing app as early as next year [3].