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Better Place Sues Nio, Demands 2% Revenue for Patent Portfolio

4/24/2026

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Better Place IP owners sued EV maker Nio for patent infringement.
The warning letter says Nio is using Better Place’s foundational battery-swap patents that remain in force.
Nio denied the claim, asserting it holds over 2,200 swapping patents that differ from the three cited.
The letter proposes Nio purchase the IP portfolio for at least 2 % of its 2025 revenue, noting a $16 billion valuation.

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Better Place IP owners sued EV maker Nio for patent infringement.
The warning letter says Nio is using Better Place’s foundational battery-swap patents that remain in force.
Nio denied the claim, asserting it holds over 2,200 swapping patents that differ from the three cited.
The letter proposes Nio purchase the IP portfolio for at least 2 % of its 2025 revenue, noting a $16 billion valuation.