Inventor Sues Enertech Global Over Licensed Manufacturing Technology

Stephen G. Olita, president of ECIMOS LLC, filed a federal lawsuit against Enertech Global in August. Olita alleges that Enertech Global continued using his manufacturing technology, the Integrated Process Control System, after their business relationship concluded. The lawsuit accuses Enertech Global and eight employees of copyright infringement and improperly obtaining confidential business information. Enertech Global denies the claims, stating it switched to a new manufacturing system developed independently.

The dispute centers on the Integrated Process Control System, which was used to automate parts of Enertech Global's manufacturing process, including testing geothermal heating and cooling units. If the allegations are substantiated, the case could affect intellectual property rights and manufacturing contracts within the geothermal industry.