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Toyota with Plethora of Patents Tops at 2016 R&D Awards
Toyota has been awarded more patents than any other automaker over the past 8 years. Continue reading
Posted in engineering
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, intellectual property, Ken Zino, patents, toyota technical center
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Michelin Sues Atturo Tire Over a Directional Tread Patent
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
Posted in aftermarket, litigation
Tagged autoinformed.com, intellectual property, Ken Zino
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National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum adds Mustang Exhibit
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
Posted in design and styling, milestones
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Toyota Leads in U.S. Patents During 2012
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
Posted in auto news, engineering
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, intellectual property, Ken Zino, patents, toyota research center
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