#lkq — Public Fediverse posts

#Retail / #purchasing dilemma (may be a UK-specific thing?) - folk on here say "support small independent businesses", but particularly for #motoring related items/services, not only do they have higher prices and lower stock / customer service capabilities , you search for info on the owners and many turn out to be Reform activists.

OTOH pick middle sized chains (in #automotive there's pretty much a duopoly between #LKQ / #EuroCarParts and #GSF ) and they have a diverse staff - many women in frontline roles driving vans for deliveries, and lots of #BritishAsian and other ethnic minority workers in positions of senior management....

#Retail / #purchasing dilemma (may be a UK-specific thing?) - folk on here say "support small independent businesses", but particularly for #motoring related items/services, not only do they have higher prices and lower stock / customer service capabilities , you search for info on the owners and many turn out to be Reform activists.

OTOH pick middle sized chains (in #automotive there's pretty much a duopoly between #LKQ / #EuroCarParts and #GSF ) and they have a diverse staff - many women in frontline roles driving vans for deliveries, and lots of #BritishAsian and other ethnic minority workers in positions of senior management....

Auto Parts Giant LKQ Confirms Oracle EBS Breach https://www.securityweek.com/auto-parts-giant-lkq-confirms-oracle-ebs-breach/ #OracleEBusinessSuite #DataBreaches #carhacking #databreach #Oraclehack #Cl0p #LKQ

Auto Parts Giant LKQ Confirms Oracle EBS Breach https://www.securityweek.com/auto-parts-giant-lkq-confirms-oracle-ebs-breach/ #OracleEBusinessSuite #DataBreaches #carhacking #databreach #Oraclehack #Cl0p #LKQ

Major Auto Parts Firm LKQ Hit by Cyberattack https://www.securityweek.com/major-auto-parts-firm-lkq-hit-by-cyberattack/ #cyberattack #Cybercrime #Featured #LKQ

Major Auto Parts Firm LKQ Hit by Cyberattack https://www.securityweek.com/major-auto-parts-firm-lkq-hit-by-cyberattack/ #cyberattack #Cybercrime #Featured #LKQ

Major Auto Parts Firm LKQ Hit by Cyberattack https://www.securityweek.com/major-auto-parts-firm-lkq-hit-by-cyberattack/ #cyberattack #Cybercrime #Featured #LKQ

Major Auto Parts Firm LKQ Hit by Cyberattack https://www.securityweek.com/major-auto-parts-firm-lkq-hit-by-cyberattack/ #cyberattack #Cybercrime #Featured #LKQ

#LKQ has revealed one of their Canadian business units suffered a #cyberattack

The breach was detected on Nov 13, 2024, and has disrupted business operations. LKQ has engaged third party cybersecurity experts to investigate, and has alerted law enforcement.

#cybersecurity #Canada

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/auto-parts-giant-lkq-says-cyberattack-disrupted-canadian-business-unit/

it appears to be #EuroCarParts and #GSF (both owned by USA #LKQ group) that are leaking data to #Facebook about me working on more than one car (I'm not sure what they gain from doing so, as FB is equally likely to suggest ads for one of their competitors)

https://themarkup.org/blacklight?url=eurocarparts.co.uk&device=mobile&location=us-ca&force=false

it appears to be #EuroCarParts and #GSF (both owned by USA #LKQ group) that are leaking data to #Facebook about me working on more than one car (I'm not sure what they gain from doing so, as FB is equally likely to suggest ads for one of their competitors)

https://themarkup.org/blacklight?url=eurocarparts.co.uk&device=mobile&location=us-ca&force=false

LKQ (LKQ) reports earnings with an EPS of 0.82, below the forecast of 0.95, while revenue stands at 3.7B, falling short of expectations of 3.76B. #LKQ #Earnings

@FoxVK Jup 😀

Tim, že dělám v autech a vozí k nám #LKQ, tak jsem si dovolil objednat od nich jediný, co měli. Levný, brzdí a pokud s nima nedobržďuju, jsou i tichý 😁

Brzdové destičky PRO-T na brzdy Shimano - DO 14501 | E-shop LKQ CZ s.r.o.

This petition is largely based on § 103. I wonder if the challenger will move to stay the PTAB proceeding in light of #LKQ.

https://www.scribd.com/document/661468983/Hangzhou-Taihe-Trading-v-EP-Family-Petition-for-IPR

This petition is largely based on § 103. I wonder if the challenger will move to stay the PTAB proceeding in light of #LKQ.

https://www.scribd.com/document/661468983/Hangzhou-Taihe-Trading-v-EP-Family-Petition-for-IPR

For more on design patents & 103, see: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1926162

For more thoughts on the Federal Circuit's pending 103 case (#LKQ), see:

- https://patentlyo.com/patent/2022/12/defense-rosen-references.html

- https://patentlyo.com/patent/2023/07/design-patent-exceptionalism.html

#DesignPatents #Rosen #LegalScholarship

For more on design patents & 103, see: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1926162

For more thoughts on the Federal Circuit's pending 103 case (#LKQ), see:

- https://patentlyo.com/patent/2022/12/defense-rosen-references.html

- https://patentlyo.com/patent/2023/07/design-patent-exceptionalism.html

#DesignPatents #Rosen #LegalScholarship

New design patent decision from NDIL in Illinois Toolworks v. Termax: https://www.scribd.com/document/661271150/Illinois-Tool-Works-v-Termax-Complaint#

I haven't read this whole decision yet but since I've got § 103 on the brain...

This reference is definitely not (as the accused infringer argued here) anticipatory.

But is it (or should it be) a proper primary reference for the purposes of § 103?

I suspect that, under current law, the Federal Circuit would say "no."

But I think the answer should be "yes."

#DesignPatents #Rosen #LKQ

New design patent decision from NDIL in Illinois Toolworks v. Termax: https://www.scribd.com/document/661271150/Illinois-Tool-Works-v-Termax-Complaint#

I haven't read this whole decision yet but since I've got § 103 on the brain...

This reference is definitely not (as the accused infringer argued here) anticipatory.

But is it (or should it be) a proper primary reference for the purposes of § 103?

I suspect that, under current law, the Federal Circuit would say "no."

But I think the answer should be "yes."

#DesignPatents #Rosen #LKQ

An interesting nugget in this round-up of "5 Patent Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2023" from Law360:

"The rehearing approval noted that the court's newest member, U.S. Circuit Judge Tiffany Cunningham, would not be participating. A representative for the court confirmed that Judge Newman will be on the panel, pointing to a section of the U.S. Code that defines en banc panels as all active judges."

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1697857?nl_pk=fd062d42-234e-4b6a-b9b5-4052fd7ef7ac&utm

#LKQ #PatentFedi

An interesting nugget in this round-up of "5 Patent Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2023" from Law360:

"The rehearing approval noted that the court's newest member, U.S. Circuit Judge Tiffany Cunningham, would not be participating. A representative for the court confirmed that Judge Newman will be on the panel, pointing to a section of the U.S. Code that defines en banc panels as all active judges."

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1697857?nl_pk=fd062d42-234e-4b6a-b9b5-4052fd7ef7ac&utm

#LKQ #PatentFedi

Do we really think it will take until "late 2024 or early 2025" to get a decision in #LKQ, though?

For comparison, it was less than a year between the order granting en banc review in Goddess and the en banc decision in that case.

Do we really think it will take until "late 2024 or early 2025" to get a decision in #LKQ, though?

For comparison, it was less than a year between the order granting en banc review in Goddess and the en banc decision in that case.

The court flatly rejected the #LKQ argument, though: "Complete speculation about some possible future change to a legal standard from the Federal Circuit's future decision that may apply to some claims in this case also does not serve as a good basis to continue trial." #DesignPatents #Rosen

The court flatly rejected the #LKQ argument, though: "Complete speculation about some possible future change to a legal standard from the Federal Circuit's future decision that may apply to some claims in this case also does not serve as a good basis to continue trial." #DesignPatents #Rosen

Knauf Insulation v. Johns Manville: The defendant has asked the court to move the trial back until at least January 2024, in light of the Federal Circuit taking #LKQ en banc (among other reasons):

https://design-law.tumblr.com/post/109827365756/does-this-fiberglass-building-insulation-infringe

#DesignPatents #PatentFedi #KnaufVersusJM

Knauf Insulation v. Johns Manville: The defendant has asked the court to move the trial back until at least January 2024, in light of the Federal Circuit taking #LKQ en banc (among other reasons):

https://design-law.tumblr.com/post/109827365756/does-this-fiberglass-building-insulation-infringe

#DesignPatents #PatentFedi #KnaufVersusJM

ICYMI: The Federal Circuit granted rehearing en banc in a design patent case and I have (more) thoughts: https://patentlyo.com/patent/2023/07/design-patent-exceptionalism.html

For some prior thoughts on this case: https://patentlyo.com/patent/2022/12/defense-rosen-references.html

For a longer, deeper discussion of the issues at stake: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1926162

#DesignPatents #PatentFedi #LKQ #Rosen #LawFedi

ICYMI: The Federal Circuit granted rehearing en banc in a design patent case and I have (more) thoughts: https://patentlyo.com/patent/2023/07/design-patent-exceptionalism.html

For some prior thoughts on this case: https://patentlyo.com/patent/2022/12/defense-rosen-references.html

For a longer, deeper discussion of the issues at stake: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1926162

#DesignPatents #PatentFedi #LKQ #Rosen #LawFedi

Thanks as always to @patentlyo for letting me share some thoughts about design patents:
https://patentlyo.com/patent/2023/07/design-patent-exceptionalism.html

#DesignPatents #LKQ

Thanks as always to @patentlyo for letting me share some thoughts about design patents:
https://patentlyo.com/patent/2023/07/design-patent-exceptionalism.html

#DesignPatents #LKQ

"'When you litigate design patents, it's maddening,' said Rachael Lamkin of Baker Botts LLP. 'The courts will just look at the design and look at the prior art, and if they're not the same, then you don't even enter into the obviousness analysis.' She said that in her view, what the Federal Circuit should do is simply explain that the language in Rosen and Durling 'is being read too literally....'"

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1695166?nl_pk=fd062d42-234e-4b6a-b9b5-4052fd7ef7ac&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ip&utm_content=2023-07-06&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=0

#DesignPatents #LKQ #Rosen

"'When you litigate design patents, it's maddening,' said Rachael Lamkin of Baker Botts LLP. 'The courts will just look at the design and look at the prior art, and if they're not the same, then you don't even enter into the obviousness analysis.' She said that in her view, what the Federal Circuit should do is simply explain that the language in Rosen and Durling 'is being read too literally....'"

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1695166?nl_pk=fd062d42-234e-4b6a-b9b5-4052fd7ef7ac&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ip&utm_content=2023-07-06&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=0

#DesignPatents #LKQ #Rosen

More news coverage on #LKQ (for those who have access to Law360):

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1695166?nl_pk=fd062d42-234e-4b6a-b9b5-4052fd7ef7ac&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ip&utm_content=2023-07-06&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=0

#DesignPatents #Rosen

More news coverage on #LKQ (for those who have access to Law360):

https://www.law360.com/ip/articles/1695166?nl_pk=fd062d42-234e-4b6a-b9b5-4052fd7ef7ac&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ip&utm_content=2023-07-06&nlsidx=0&nlaidx=0

#DesignPatents #Rosen

"Currently, the [design patent] obviousness test provides a high degree of certainty for determining when a design is patentable."

https://www.sternekessler.com/news-insights/client-alerts/federal-circuit-sit-en-banc-hear-lkq-v-gm-case-obviousness-design

Yes, a high degree of certainty that basically no § 103 challenges will succeed.

#DesignPatents #LKQ

"Currently, the [design patent] obviousness test provides a high degree of certainty for determining when a design is patentable."

https://www.sternekessler.com/news-insights/client-alerts/federal-circuit-sit-en-banc-hear-lkq-v-gm-case-obviousness-design

Yes, a high degree of certainty that basically no § 103 challenges will succeed.

#DesignPatents #LKQ