Joby Hit With Over $100 Million in Damages in IP Lawsuit Verdict

A federal jury in Florida awarded Aerosonic (TransDigm subsidiary) $116.9 million in damages against eVTOL maker Joby Aviation for violating a non-disclosure agreement and misappropriating trade secrets related to air data probe technology. The jury rejected all of Joby's counterarguments and found the misappropriation was willful and malicious. Despite the large verdict, analysts note the financial impact on Joby is likely minimal given its $2.3 billion cash position and existing burn rate.