Tag Archives: intellectual property

Toyota with Plethora of Patents Tops at 2016 R&D Awards

Posted on 14 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Toyota has been awarded more patents than any other automaker over the past 8 years. Continue reading →

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Michelin Sues Atturo Tire Over a Directional Tread Patent

Posted on 13 May 2016 by Ken Zino

The suit alleges that two tire models – the Atturo AZ600 and the Thunderer Ranger 007- infringe the company’s U.S. patent D483,322 for a directional tread. Continue reading →

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National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum adds Mustang Exhibit

Posted on 5 May 2016 by Ken Zino

Ironically, when Mustang launched, no specific styling patents were granted. Only after the original pony car proved such a success – more than 1 million sold in the first 18 months – were styling patents even considered and applied for over time. Continue reading →

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Toyota Leads in U.S. Patents During 2012

Posted on 5 July 2013 by Ken Zino

The 1,491 patents issued to Toyota companies demonstrates the intellectual property rights that the U.S routinely grants offshore companies, rights saw critics that often do not exist in the countries trading with the U.S. Continue reading →

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