LKQ Corporation v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC

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Case Number:

IPR2020-00064

Case Type:

IPR

Status:

Final Written Decision

Petitioner:

LKQ Corporation

Patent Owner:

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Patent Number:

D823741

Tech Center:

2900

  1. April 16, 2021

    GM Loses Cadillac Design Patent At The PTAB

    The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has thrown out a GM design patent covering a fender used in the 2018 Cadillac XTS that was challenged by an Illinois parts maker, calling differences between that fender and one used in its 2015 Cadillac Escalade "over-blown."

  2. January 28, 2021

    PTAB Judge Grills GM's Defense Of Fender Design Patent

    A Patent Trial and Appeal Board judge pushed back Thursday on an argument from GM that an ornamental design patent for a front fender used in the 2018 Cadillac XTS is valid because it's distinct from existing fender designs.