AirPro said it removed Ford trademarks and changed the way it handles official scan software subscriptions used for individual body shops. 18, 2019, response to the Ford letter described having already addressed such issues following the cease and desist demand from the OEM. AirPro’s exploitation of Ford’s intellectual property rights makes this case exceptional and subjects AirPro to enhanced damages.” “In other words, the AirPro tool and AirPro’s related services are specifically intended to allow independent repair facilities to offer the same diagnostic capabilities as Ford’s dealers, but without the costs associated with the legitimate acquisition of the genuine and authorized tools that enable Ford’s dealers to offer these capabilities. “AirPro’s website asserts that its products and services are a substitute for purchasing Ford’s genuine software and hardware, and boasts that AirPro ‘can save minimally 50% over typical dealer sublet invoice costs,'” Ford attorney Jared Cherry (Phillips Ryther & Winchester) wrote in an Aug. It also includes counts of breach of contract, violation of the Michigan Uniform Trade Practices Act and unfair competition under Michigan common law.
Eastern District of Michigan accused AirPro of trademark infringement, trademark dilution, false designation of origin and copyright infringement.
Ford on Thursday sued AirPro, accusing the scan tool provider of trademark violations and improperly transferring the OEM’s diagnostic software.įord’s lawsuit in the U.S.
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