Shownotes
Tanner Brandt, Autodiag Clinic. Tanner’s previous episodes HERE.
Bob Stewart, Global Brand Protection Manager for General Motors.
Stephen Kontos, Patent Attorney/Counsel specializing in automotive engineering and software at Harrity & Harrity LLP.
Show Notes:
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- The Problem of Counterfeit Parts (00:02:35) Discussion on the issues and problems caused by counterfeit parts in the automotive industry.
- Identifying Counterfeit Parts (00:04:00) The difficulty in distinguishing between counterfeit and genuine parts, and the challenges faced by technicians.
- Gray Market Goods and Trademark Infringement (00:06:46) Explanation of gray market goods and how they relate to trademark infringement in the automotive industry.
- The OEM and Parts Suppliers (00:08:17) Discussion about the relationship between OEMs and suppliers, including licensing and selling to other brands.
- Legal Implications for Selling Counterfeit Goods (00:10:37) The legal liability for sellers of counterfeit goods, including patent infringement and strict liability tort.
- Illegitimate Software and Security Risks (00:17:11) Discussion on the availability and risks of purchasing illegitimate or cracked software, including the embedding of malware and compromising of credentials.
- Security Risks and Stolen Cars (00:20:01) Exploration of the security risks associated with stolen software, including the potential for theft of customer data and vehicles.
- Security Issues in Automotive Technology (00:23:34) Highlighting the security challenges posed by the increasing use of technology in vehicles, including fraudulent data injection and the control of autonomous vehicles.
- Verification of Technicians (00:24:54) Discussion on the trend of verifying technicians performing repairs and the issues with technicians being targets for their tools.
- Remote Programming and Software Legitimacy (00:25:26) Exploration of the potential risks and problems associated with remote programming, including the use of illegitimate software and incorrect programming of vehicles.
- Liability and Legal Risks (00:27:41) Discussion on the liability of individuals and companies involved in remote programming events, including the potential legal risks and the role of warranties in such cases.
- Importance of using appropriate tools for software configuration (00:33:47) Story of a vehicle engineer losing control of the steering wheel due to incorrect software configuration, emphasizing the importance of using the right tools.
- Safety concerns with remote programming in collision centers (00:35:35) Highlighting the potential safety risks and legal liabilities associated with remote programming in collision centers.
- Trademark Law and Branding (00:42:51) Exploration of trademark law and its implications for using brand names, logos, and slogans in automotive businesses.
- Risks of Associating with Companies (00:45:21) Explanation of the potential risks and legal issues that arise when associating oneself with a particular automotive company without proper authorization.
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