Teradyne Sues Jaka for Patent Infringement in the UPC

Patent Dispute Over Cobots Teradyne Robotics Sues Chinese Competitor

2026-08-31 Source: Press Release | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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Teradyne Robotics, the parent company of Universal Robots, is suing a German subsidiary of the Chinese robot manufacturer Jaka in the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in Copenhagen.

Universal Robots' parent company is suing Jaka for patent infringement(Image: Universal Robots) — Universal Robots' parent company is suing Jaka for patent infringement
(Image: Universal Robots)

The proceedings concern the alleged infringement of patents in both the software and hardware sectors. These patents are held by Teradyne A/S, a Denmark-based subsidiary of Teradyne, Inc., and relate to its Universal Robots A/S business unit. The alleged patent infringement involves a wide range of collaborative robot models marketed by Jaka in the EU.

“This action is yet another clear sign that Teradyne Robotics will enforce its patents and intellectual property rights against practices that we consider to be unlawful and unfair imitation, as well as infringement of our intellectual property rights—in both hardware and software.” We cannot and will not tolerate companies illegally copying protected technologies. We are determined to protect our intellectual property so that customers continue to receive innovative automation solutions that meet the highest standards for safety and compliance,” explains Jean-Pierre Hathout, President of the Teradyne Robotics Group.

Second Intellectual Property Infringement Case in Europe This Year

The patent infringement proceeding before the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is Teradyne Robotics’ second intellectual property infringement case in Europe in 2026. Earlier this year, a lawsuit was filed in Germany against the subsidiary of another robotics manufacturer for copyright infringement involving Universal Robots’ software.

A ruling in the ongoing patent infringement proceedings could have effect across Europe in 17 of the current 18 EU member states that are part of the Unified Patent Court (UPC). In addition, other countries outside the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court (UPC), such as the United Kingdom and Spain, are also involved in the proceedings.

Teradyne Robotics A/S is headquartered in Odense, Denmark, and since the alleged patent infringements are said to have occurred in Denmark—as well as in numerous other EU member states—the lawsuit was filed with the local chamber of the UPC in Copenhagen.

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