A fender on the Chevrolet Equinox, made by a GM subsidiary, was the subject of the dispute
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22 May 2024NewsPatentsSarah Speight
Fed Circ vetoes key design patent test after rare en-banc review
US Court of Appeals overrules Rosen-Durling validity test in LKQ v GM Global in controversial precedential opinion | Amici curiae speaking out against the move included INTA and other major organisations | Verdict marks loss for GM in vehicle fender dispute.
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