QPC in the News
Economy Hurting A/M Parts Suppliers As Well As OEMs BodyShop Business
NAMIC backs bill that would allow non-original parts for auto repair SmartBrief
NAMIC, Nationwide urge Congress to support replacement auto parts bill
Insurace and Financial Advisor News Web
Senate, House bills seek federal protection for aftermarket parts ABRN
Bill may make you happier in the body shop The Examiner (MD)
Washington Automotive Wholesalers Association Joins Quality Parts Coaltion CollisionWeek
The Washington Autmotive Wholesalers Association (WAWA) has joined the Quality Parts Coaltiion (QPC) in its mission to protect the market for aftermarket parts by securing a permanent legislative change to U.S. design patent law.
Letter to the Editor by Eileen A. Sottile: No Monopoly Prices The Washington Times
Nationwide joins QPC in favor of 'repair clause' Automotive Body Repair News
PCI wants aftermarket parts to remain an option PCI SmartBrief
Debate over aftermarket crash parts continues Automotive Body Repair News
Kentucky-Indiana Automotive Wholesalers Association Joins Quality Parts Coalition Autobody Online
Kentucky-Indiana Wholesalers Join Quality Parts Coalition Collision Week
Quality Parts Coalition Gains Additional Support from New York Autobody Online
Quality Parts Coalition Gets Support of NY Aftermarket Association Collision Week
CAWA and AAIA meet with members of Congress to discuss pending legislation Aftermarket Business
USPTO Holds Town Hall Meeting on Industrial Patent Designs IP Frontline
Patent Office Town Hall Meeting Gathers Input on Design Protection Collision Week
The United States Patent and Trademark Office on Monday hosted the second in a series of town hall meetings on the subject of design protection at its Alexandria, Va., headquarters.
USPTO Holds Town Hall Meeting On Industrial Patent Designs Autobody Online
Ford Files Design Patent Infringement Complaint on Mustang Aftermarket News
Ford Files New Patent Infringement Complaint for Mustang Parts Collision Week
On May 2, 2008, Ford filed a new design patent infringement complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) alleging infringement of design patents for certain exterior repair parts for the 2005 Ford Mustang.
Ford Seeks to Stop Imports of Replacement Car Parts (Update 2) Bloomberg
AAIA urging support for federal patent law Motor Age
AAIA Urges Congress to Say “Yes” to H.R. 5638 Autobody Online
Motoring Consumers Will Benefit From “Repair Clause” Legislation Autobody Online
Aftermarket Groups Call for Support of Design Patent Exemption Collision Week
The Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations (ASAAA) and the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) individually voiced their support this week for the creation of a legal exemption to US design patent laws for aftermarket parts.
“Representative Zoe Lofgren Champions Consumers’ Rights” Autobody Online
“House introduces patent infringement bill to protect aftermarket” ABRN
“Quality Parts Coalition Welcomes Ohio Valley Automotive Aftermarket Association" CollisionWeek
The Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) announced that the Ohio Valley Automotive Aftermarket Association (OVAAA) has joined the coalition's effort to secure a legal exception for aftermarket parts against the automakers design patent protections.
“Aftermarket Groups Bring Repair Clause Message to Florida Lawmakers" CollisionWeek
The Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) and Florida Automotive Industry Association (FAIA) last week met with Florida state legislators to emphasize the importance of preserving competition in the automotive aftermarket collision industry, urging state legislators to take the message to the federal level.
“U.S. House Committee Hears Testimony in Favor of Repair Clause" CollisionWeek
Adding a "repair clause" to United States design patent law is critical to keeping prices fair and the automotive collision parts marketplace free, according to recent testimony by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
"House Judiciary Subcommittee holds design law hearing" ABRN
"CAWA supports fight for patent repair clause" ABRN
“Southeast Aftermarket Association Joins Design Patent Fight" CollisionWeek
The Quality Parts Coalition (QPC) announced that the Automotive Aftermarket Association Southeast, Inc. (AAAS) has joined as a partner in the Coalition's ongoing effort to combat the automobile manufacturing industry's attempt to block the sale of aftermarket parts by claiming design patent protection.
"Quality Parts Coalition battles OEs on use of patents to criminalize aftermarket" Parts & People
"MEPs Vote to End Car Part Protection" Managing Intellectual Property
"European Parliament Votes to Open EU to Aftermarket Parts" CollisionWeek
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to allow the sale of aftermarket crash parts in every member nation of the European Union.
"Quality Parts Coalition Applauds Most Influential Women Winners" CollisionWeek
At the ninth annual Most Influential Women in the Collision Repair Industry Awards held during the 2007 International Autobody Congress and Exposition (NACE), Dolores Richardson, president of the Automotive Body Parts Association and active member of the Quality Parts Coalition, was among five women honored for their commitment to the collision repair industry.
"Aftermarket Alliance Endorses Quality Parts Coalition" CollisionWeek
During the Alliance of State Automotive Aftermarket Associations (ASAAA) October 30, 2007, member meeting, ASAAA endorsed the Quality Parts Coalition (QPC). The organizations have agreed to collaborate in the fight against the "automakers' monopoly on aftermarket collision parts" to preserve competition in the replacement collision parts market.
"European Parliament Moves Forward in Adopting Repair Clause" Automotive Industry Today
"Keystone Urges Congress to Ease Patent Law for Parts" Bloomberg
"Congress Urged to Protect Drivers from High-Cost Car Parts" Market Watch
"Quality Parts Coalition Protests Auto Parts Monopoly" IPFrontline.com