Detroit News Headline Announcing the Selden Patent Lawsuit Decision, January 10, 1911
THF131977 / Detroit News Headline Announcing the Selden Patent Lawsuit Decision, January 10, 1911
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
10 January 1911
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.D.669
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.25 in
Inscriptions
Headline on newspaper page about the Selden Patent Suit reads: FORD CO. VICTORY / IN PATENT SUIT OF / SWEEPING IMPORT /
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