A Delaware federal judge dismissed WiTricity Corp.’s patent infringement case against Ideanomics Inc. over wireless charging systems for electric vehicles. The dismissal was anchored in the suggestion that WiTricity strategically filed the complaint to avoid a judge likely to stay the lawsuit.
Judge Jennifer L. Hall pointed out that Massachusetts-based WiTricity did not adhere to a local rule requiring a new complaint’s civil cover sheet to indicate any case involving the same patent. This procedural oversight triggered the court’s decision to dismiss the case. As per the dismissal order, WiTricity has the option to refile the case provided they comply with the local rules.
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