Ford Motor Company v. Portable Solar LLC.

  1. March 10, 2026

    Solar Battery Co. Seeks Dismissal Of Ford Trade Secret Suit

    A solar battery maker has asked a Michigan federal court to dismiss Ford Motor Co.'s trade secret and contract claims over confidential technology disclosed in patent applications, claiming Ford lacks standing because it doesn't own the technology at the center of the dispute.

  2. October 20, 2025

    Ford Says Solar Battery Co. Shared Trade Secrets

    Ford Motor Co. has sued a battery maker with which it once had a business partnership, claiming the company filed multiple patent applications disclosing Ford's confidential technology.