Imagine That IP Law Blog

The February 2026 federal district court and ITC complaints filed by General Motors against various aftermarket parties allegedly working “in concert” in the automotive replacement-parts market portend a new chapter in design-patent enforcement litigation. They may also provide a testing ground for two important Federal Circuit decisions: Automotive Body Parts Ass’n v. Ford Global Technologies, LLC, (“ABPA”) in 2019, and LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC,) (“LKQ”) in 2024. In those decisions, the Federal Circuit confirmed, on the one hand, in ... Read More ›

The Fourth of July is a natural opportunity for brands to focus on patriotic messaging, especially around America’s 250th celebration.

“Made in USA,” “American made,” “Built in America,” flag imagery, red, white, and blue packaging, and references to American workers or craftsmanship are all powerful marketing tools. They are also high risk advertising claims when the product, components, or manufacturing process do not fully support the claim. Accordingly, here is a timely reminder for companies to review how U.S. origin claims appear across packaging ... Read More ›