Defendant
3 cases as defendant.
Vermeer Manufacturing Co, often referred to as Vermeer Corporation, is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment, headquartered in Pella, Iowa, U.S.. Founded in 1948 by Gary Vermeer, the company has grown to employ nearly 4,000 team members globally. In 2026, its annual sales volume was approximately $854 million.
Vermeer manufactures a diverse range of equipment for various industries, including underground construction, environmental, tree care, surface mining, and agriculture. Their product offerings include horizontal directional drills, trenchers, vacuum excavators, grinders, chippers, trommel screens, stump grinders, hay balers, and feeding solutions. These machines are distributed globally through a network of over 600 independent dealers.
In terms of patent litigation, Vermeer Manufacturing Co operates as a defendant, indicating it is an operating company defending its intellectual property. All three tracked cases list Vermeer Manufacturing Co as the defendant, with Kubota North America Corporation et al. as the plaintiff. These cases were filed on January 7, 2025, and are being heard at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), suggesting that Kubota is challenging the validity of patents owned by Vermeer.
An Inter Partes Review initiated by Kubota North America Corporation and Kubota Tractor Corporation against patent owner Vermeer Manufacturing Co concerning US patent 10202266, which has been instituted by the PTAB.
An Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceeding initiated by Kubota North America Corporation and Kubota Tractor Corporation against Vermeer Manufacturing Co at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board concerning US patent 9975750.
An Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceeding initiated by Kubota North America Corporation and Kubota Tractor Corporation against Vermeer Manufacturing Co concerning patent 9321386, which has been instituted.