Bobcat Suing Cat for Alleged Patent Infringement

Doosan Bobcat North America has filed federal and international lawsuits against Caterpillar alleging patent infringement for components on certain skid steers, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders and dozers.

The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas also names the Holt Cat dealership. It alleges Caterpillar has infringed on the following Bobcat patents:

• “Automated Shifting of Hydraulic Drive Systems” – issued July 5, 2016.
• “Variable Engine Control Speed” – issued May 28, 2019.
• “Tracked Utility Vehicle” – issued November 5, 2019.
• “System and Method for Defining a Zone of Operation for a Lift Arm” – issued December 3, 2019.
• “Hydraulic Power Prioritization” – issued March 2, 2021.

The suit also alleges Caterpillar manufactures the components outside the U.S. and imports them back into the country for sale.

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