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Renault to appeal German ruling in patent dispute with Broadcom
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 6, 2026
2 min readLast updated: February 6, 2026
Quick Summary
A German court has ordered Renault to stop selling its Megane and Clio models due to a patent dispute with Broadcom. The ruling awaits Broadcom's deposit payment.
Renault Plans to Challenge German Court Ruling Against Broadcom
Renault's Legal Response to Patent Ruling
FRANKFURT, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Renault said on Friday it will appeal a decision by a German court that ruled in favour of U.S. technology group Broadcom in a patent rights dispute and requested a halt to sales of two of the car maker's best-selling models.
Details of the Court Ruling
The ruling by a regional court in Munich found that Renault does not have the licence to use certain ethernet network cable connections in its Megane and Clio models.
Renault's Next Steps
"We vigorously contest it and we will file an appeal without delay," said Renault in a statement.
Potential Impact on Sales
It added that the injunction on sales in Germany will only become effective once certain conditions have been met by Broadcom.
Renault has also initiated two legal actions for the invalidation of the disputed patent, it said, adding that it believed it had solid grounds to do so.
Neither Broadcom nor the Munich court immediately responded to a request for comment.
Business magazine WirtschaftsWoche earlier reported that the verdict would not come into force unless Broadcom pays a deposit worth "several millions" of euros and that Renault could also suspend enforcement by lodging an appeal or seeking a settlement.
(Reporting by Ludwig Burger in Frankfurt and Kirsti Knolle in Berlin, additional reporting by Dominique Patton in Paris and Inti Landauro Editing by Miranda Murray and Louise Heavens)
Key Takeaways
- •German court halts Renault Megane and Clio sales.
- •Dispute involves patent rights with Broadcom.
- •Court ruling requires Broadcom to pay a deposit.
- •Renault may appeal or seek settlement.
- •Impact on Renault's sales in Germany.
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1What is a patent?
A patent is a legal right granted for an invention, allowing the patent holder to exclude others from making, using, or selling the invention for a certain period.
2What is a court ruling?
A court ruling is a decision made by a judge or court regarding a legal case, determining the outcome based on the law and evidence presented.
3What is the impact of a court ruling on a company?
A court ruling can significantly affect a company's operations, including financial penalties, changes in product availability, and potential appeals or settlements.
