AGCO Prevails In Patent Dispute Over Momentum Planters

Source: AGCO news release DULUTH, Ga. - AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, is pleased with the recent decision by the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) to uphold one of the company's patents for Momentum planters. The ruling denied Brazilian manufacturer Stara's petition for an Inter Partes Review (IPR), which reinforces the strength of AGCO's patents throughout the world.

"AGCO's Farmer-First focus drives our teams to create products that meet the needs of farmers around the world," said Kelvin Bennett, AGCO Senior Vice President, Engineering. "This ruling validates the integrity of AGCO's intellectual property rights so we can continue providing farmers with agriculture's most innovative and effective solutions." To learn more about the revolutionary Momentum planter, visit Fendt.com. About AGCO AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio, including leading brands Fendt, Massey Ferguson, PTx and Valtra. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $11.7 billion in 2024. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com.