The Caterpillar vs Bobcat Patent War 2026: 14 Patents, Espionage Allegations, and What Every Equipment Buyer Needs to Know
Scaling Legends by Smart Business Automator
Episode notes
Caterpillar just accused Doosan Bobcat of industrial espionage. Bobcat sued first with 14 patents covering skid steers, excavators, and dozers. Cat fired back alleging a competitive intelligence program crossed legal lines. This fight could affect equipment pricing, availability, and innovation for every contractor who runs Cat or Bobcat machines.