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
filled with easy to understand infographics
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.
OEM patented front bumpers are being sold up to 213% higher than their non-patented counterparts.
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.
setting off
setting off
the oem monopoly
the oem monopoly
domino
domino
effect
effect
WHAT the white paper COVERS
WHAT the white paper COVERS
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