"What is the Selden Patent on Gasoline Automobiles?," 1910
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The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers believed that George Selden's 1895 patent covered any and all internal combustion automobiles. When Henry Ford refused to pay ALAM's requested royalties, the organization took him to court. After a lengthy legal battle, the U.S. Court of Appeals found in Ford's favor in 1911. Automakers were freed from patent fees and Ford became a folk hero.
The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers believed that George Selden's 1895 patent covered any and all internal combustion automobiles. When Henry Ford refused to pay ALAM's requested royalties, the organization took him to court. After a lengthy legal battle, the U.S. Court of Appeals found in Ford's favor in 1911. Automakers were freed from patent fees and Ford became a folk hero.
Artifact
Brochure
Date Made
12 April 1910
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
86.185.114
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 3.875 in (folded)
Inscriptions
on front: No Bond is Required / when you Buy a Car Licensed / Under Selden Patent / What is / the / Selden Patent / on / Gasoline / Automobiles? / How It Affects the Private Owner
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