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- Court Decision and Opinion by the United States Circuit Court, "Selden Automobile Patent Cases," 1909 - The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers believed George Selden's 1895 patent covered all internal combustion automobiles. When Henry Ford refused to pay royalties to ALAM, the organization sued. The initial U.S. Circuit Court ruling in 1909 found in ALAM's favor, but Ford won on appeal two years later. Automakers were freed from patent fees and Ford became a folk hero.
- September 15, 1909
- Collections - Artifact
Court Decision and Opinion by the United States Circuit Court, "Selden Automobile Patent Cases," 1909
The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers believed George Selden's 1895 patent covered all internal combustion automobiles. When Henry Ford refused to pay royalties to ALAM, the organization sued. The initial U.S. Circuit Court ruling in 1909 found in ALAM's favor, but Ford won on appeal two years later. Automakers were freed from patent fees and Ford became a folk hero.