Archer Aviation says judge narrows Joby Aero trade-secret lawsuit, allows some claims to proceed

• A U.S. judge in Northern California narrowed Joby Aero’s lawsuit against Archer Aviation and an employee on motions to dismiss.
• Some trade-secret and contract-related claims were dismissed, with leave to amend in some instances; other claims will proceed.
• Archer’s counterclaims alleging Lanham Act and California unfair-competition violations were dismissed without leave to amend.

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