FULL BILL TEXT
The PARTS Act reduces from 14 to 2.5 years the period during which car companies can enforce their U.S. design patents on collision repair parts against alternative suppliers for selling such parts. Under this bill, alternative suppliers would be able to manufacture, test, market and distribute parts pre-sale without infringing upon the design patents. After the 2.5 year mark, alternative suppliers can begin selling American drivers alternative repair parts that are anywhere from 26-50 percent more affordable than car company parts and often have longer warranties.