Nikola Motor Sues Tesla Alleging Design Patent Violation

Nikola Motor Sues Tesla Alleging Design Patent Violation
A Tesla dealership is seen in West Drayton, just outside London, Britain, Feb. 7, 2018. Reuters/Hannah McKay
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Nikola Motor Co., which makes hydrogen-powered semi trucks, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against electric automaker Tesla Inc. alleging design patent infringements.

Tesla’s Semi, its first electric heavy duty truck, is “substantially” similar to Nikola’s design, Nikola Motor said in a court filing.