PTAB Dismissed GM’s One Design Patent, Two Upheld
shot by IP News Shots / 6:11 pm on 13 October, 2021
The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) found a design patent by GM Global Technology Operations LLC invalid. PTAB stated that LKQ Corporation and Keystone Automotive Industries Inc., has shown that the design patent covering the hood of 2018 Chevy Equinox would have been obvious. The administrative tribunal is upholding design patents on parts for the 2020 Silverado HD and 2020 Cadillac XT4.
Industry: Automobiles | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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Avanci Member Sues Ford over Patent Infringement
shot by IP News Shots / 5:53 pm on 12 October, 2021
A member of the Avanci pool has filed an auto licensing lawsuit against Ford Motor Company. The Avanci member has accused Ford of patent infringement.
Industry: Automobiles, IoT | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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Court Rules Win for Pro Se Inventor in Mudflap Patent Row
shot by IP News Shots / 4:52 pm on 08 October, 2021
The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan has awarded a win to a pro se inventor, Tarun Surti, against Fleet Engineers Inc. over mudflap technology patent. The district court has found that Fleet’s mudflap products infringe one of the plaintiff’s patents. The district court has found that Fleet’s infringement is not deliberate and Surti is not entitled to lost profits.
Industry: Automobiles | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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CAFC Suspends Nikola’s Lawsuit against Tesla
shot by IP News Shots / 6:11 pm on 04 October, 2021
The federal judge at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has suspended the patent lawsuit filed by Nikola Corporation against Tesla, Inc. In 2018, Hydrogen Trucking startup had sued the Elon Musk-led Electric Vehicle (EV). The judge closed a USD 2 billion patent lawsuit as both the plaintiff and defendant ceased to respond to court mandates. If by October 6th, Nikola fails to show cause on why it should be continued, the case will be dismissed.
Industry: Automobiles | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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Attorney Barred in Ford Patent Infringement Case in Delaware Court
shot by IP News Shots / 6:03 pm on 04 October, 2021
Stephen Eisenmann, an attorney, has been barred by the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The attorney sued Ford Motor Company in a patent infringement case and wanted to represent himself. The judge disqualified him pointing out that the plaintiff might be on as a material witness in the case and issued a memorandum order which stated that the attorney has not met any of the requisite conditions to serve as an advocate at a trial where he could be a compulsory witness.
Industry: Automobiles | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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Wonderland to Receive USD 344,000 in Patent Infringement Suit from Evenflo
shot by IP News Shots / 4:44 pm on 30 September, 2021
The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has found Evenflo Co., Inc. infringing Wonderland Switzerland AG’s patent related to adjustable child car seats. Evenflo has infringed a total of three patent claims. The court has ruled in favour of Wonderland. Evenflo is sentenced to pay USD 344,000 to Wonderland for the infringement.
Industry: Automobiles | News Category: Litigations | Type of IP: Patent
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