Patent Litigation.

The article examines the implications of the non-assertion pledge made by electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors pertaining to its patent. Topics discussed include the non-assertion pledges made by Volvo and General Motors, the rationale for the decision in relation to the enormity of the market, and the advantages that can be created by the pledge in terms of charging infrastructure, its gigafactory for global lithium ion battery, increased media coverage, and increased stock price.