Search
 

Insurers Plead Case For Aftermarket Parts

WASHINGTON--Seeking to stave off what it sees as a potential legal challenge to aftermarket parts, insurance industry groups called on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to ensure that such parts rem

By Matt Brady | Updated on June 17, 2008

WASHINGTON–Seeking to stave off what it sees as a potential legal challenge to aftermarket parts, insurance industry groups called on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to ensure that such parts remain legal and available to consumers.

“We are concerned that ongoing legal proceedings involving a novel application of design patent rights would harm our members’ policyholders by increasing auto repair costs, which would necessitate higher insurance costs,” wrote the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, American Insurance Association and the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America in joint testimony submitted to the PTO.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free
PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader.

INCLUDED IN A DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP:

  • All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
  • Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
  • Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.

Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

Recommended Stories

PropertyCasualty360

Join PropertyCasualty360

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed decisions for your P&C insurance business. Join PropertyCasualty360.com now!

  • Unlimited access to PropertyCasualty360.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including BenefitsPRO.com, ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on PropertyCasualty360, National Underwriter, Claims and ALM events

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join PropertyCasualty360

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.