GAMING THE SYSTEM

A BackDoor

A BackDoor

Monopoly

Monopoly

HOW OEM PATENT PRACTICES IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY IMPACT CONSUMERS, LOCAL ECONOMIES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT

a wHITE PAPER BY

bLAIRE o'nEAL, pHd

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illustrates how automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are using design patents on collision parts like steel bumpers to create a backdoor monopoly that harms consumers, local economies, and the environment.

Money Bag

OEM patented front bumpers are being sold up to 213% higher than their non-patented counterparts.

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OEMs wield their patent rights to create a backdoor monopoly and stamp out competitors through expensive, tedious litigation. The most glaring outcome - higher part prices.

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the oem monopoly

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