COPYRIGHT n safety practices, and continued product improvement. Choosing copycat technology does the opposite: it normalises shortcuts, weakens incentives to invest in research and compliance, and shifts competition away from quality and reliability. Over time, widespread tolerance of intellectual property infringement affects the entire robotics ecosystem, from suppliers and integrators to suppliers and regulators. It increases uncertainty and ultimately makes it harder for manufacturers to rely on stable platforms that will be supported and improved for years to come. Protecting original technology is not about limiting choice or slowing competition. It is about ensuring that competition is based on real innovation, verified safety and accountability – and that customers can invest in automation with confidence, knowing the technology they rely on is built to last. 5. Trust in the original In summary then, choosing a robot is not only about specifications and price. It is about trust. Buyers need confidence that a robot is legally sound, properly certified, and supported by people who truly understand the technology. Trust comes from transparency, responsibility, and deep technical knowledge – not from claims or visual similarity. Automation is becoming increasingly central to modern manufacturing and as it does, questions of originality, safety, and integrity become part of responsible decision making. So, no matter if you’re purchasing your first robots or expanding your fleet, before asking what a robot can do, it is worth asking a simple question: Do you trust where it comes from? n German court rules in favour of Teradyne in copyright case In February, Teradyne Robotics, a subsidiary of Teradyne Inc, took legal action in Germany against Elite Robots’ German subsidiary, Elite Robots Deutschland, alleging that it had infringed copyright regarding Universal Robots’ software. In April, the Regional Court of Hamburg issued a preliminary injunction against Elite Robots Germany. According to the court’s decision, Elite Robots is prohibited from offering or distributing the infringing software and products containing this software in Germany until further notice. Moreover, Elite is obligated to provide comprehensive information about the infringing acts it has committed and, in doing so, also to disclose information about the customers it has supplied. Teradyne Robotics intends to take legal action against Elite Robots’ distributors and partners if they continue to offer the infringing software. “At Teradyne Robotics, we have chosen to take a stand against any competitors copying our proprietary hardware or software design and we are of course pleased with this ruling,” says Teradyne Robotics Group president, Jean-Pierre Hathout. “We believe we have irrefutable evidence of copyright infringement and, while this is not a final ruling from the court, it is a clear indication that we have a very strong case.” “Automation and innovation are critical to our industrial future,” he adds. “We cannot passively allow companies to unlawfully copy protected technologies. This not only hampers research and innovation but also undermines customer experience and confidence. Teradyne Robotics remains fully committed to protecting our intellectual property and to ensuring automation customers have access to the safe, innovative and high-quality solutions they deserve.” D frequency d NO at NOR t a h ur w our OR wh Y nverters for bespo es s v iv y i ri d va ded v e d u d v v u v ke rive solutions lue is d e i s a e o s e ls and ma orldwide achine designs
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