Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) announced on October 24, 2025 that it has joined the LOT Network, a global consortium of companies committed to protecting innovation by deterring frivolous litigation from patent‑assertion entities (PAEs). The press release, issued from Phoenix, notes that Carvana’s technology is largely developed in‑house, spanning its online purchase platform, merchandising and personalization systems, financing, vehicle reconditioning, and logistics automation.
Carvana’s General Counsel Paul Breaux said, “Intellectual property rights matter deeply to us as a patent holder. But abuse of the patent system by non‑practicing entities discourages the innovations we and so many other companies work hard to develop. By joining LOT Network, we are protecting the solutions our teams create so we can focus on what matters most: our customers and further improving the car buying and selling experience.” The move underscores the company’s commitment to safeguarding its proprietary assets.
By joining the LOT Network, Carvana reduces its exposure to costly patent litigation, freeing up capital and management attention for product development and customer service enhancements. This strategic shift is expected to lower legal risk and potential litigation costs, thereby improving operational efficiency and protecting the company’s competitive edge in the online used‑car market. The announcement signals to investors that Carvana is proactively managing its intellectual property portfolio to sustain long‑term growth.
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