Piper Sues eVTOL Startup Archer Aviation For Alleged Trademark Infringement

Archer Aviation launched its eVTOL program in May 2020, but has yet to announce a name for the four-seat, fixed wing model.

Archer eVTOL aircraft — Archer Aviation is developing a four-seat, all-electric eVTOL aircraft, but has yet to give it a name. [Image: Archer Aviation]

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

September 3, 2020

Piper Aircraft is suing eVTOL aircraft startup Archer Aviation for alleged infringement of the trademark covering its Archer family of piston-engined light aircraft. In a case filed in the U.S. District Court in Delaware, where California-based Archer was incorporated, Piper will argue that the use of the name for the four-seat, fixed-wing eVTOL infringes its federally-registered trademark and also its legal rights in Florida, where the long-standing general aviation manufacturer is headquartered.

Archer Aviation founder Brett Adcock told FutureFlight he had no comment to make on the lawsuit. Along with cofounder Adam Goldstein, he announced the formation of the eVTOL venture in May 2020.

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