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fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Intellectual property law

Can State Law Contracts Limit the Right to Repair Even When Patent Protections Exhaust?

The right to repair under U.S. patent law is broad but faces challenges from contractual limitations.

2 days ago

SF politics

Washington's Right to Repair Bill Heads to the Governor

The right to repair empowers consumers and local businesses.

Washington state is poised to join the ranks of states with right-to-repair legislation.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Intellectual property law

Can State Law Contracts Limit the Right to Repair Even When Patent Protections Exhaust?

The right to repair under U.S. patent law is broad but faces challenges from contractual limitations.

2 days ago

SF politics

Washington's Right to Repair Bill Heads to the Governor

The right to repair empowers consumers and local businesses.

Washington state is poised to join the ranks of states with right-to-repair legislation.

America forgot how to fix stuff. Trump's tariffs could change that.

The trend of replacing rather than repairing products is prevalent among Americans.

Trump fires two remaining Democratic FTC commissioners

Trump's firing of FTC's last two Democratic commissioners may lead to significant regulatory shifts affecting tech companies and labor rights.

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

FTC sues John Deere over 'unfair corporate tactics' and 'high repair costs'

The FTC is suing John Deere for practices that limit farmers' ability to repair their own equipment, leading to higher repair costs.

US politics

Trump fires two remaining Democratic FTC commissioners

Trump's firing of FTC's last two Democratic commissioners may lead to significant regulatory shifts affecting tech companies and labor rights.

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

FTC sues John Deere over 'unfair corporate tactics' and 'high repair costs'

The FTC is suing John Deere for practices that limit farmers' ability to repair their own equipment, leading to higher repair costs.

Oh Brother. Printer giant denies dirty toner tricks

Brother allegedly blocks third-party ink use in printers through firmware updates, prompting accusations of unfair practices.

fromFast Company

8 months ago

Privacy professionals

The right to repair electronics is now law in 3 states. Is Big Tech complying?

New laws now require manufacturers in several U.S. states to make repair materials available, promoting sustainability and consumer rights.

fromBoston.com

2 months ago

Cars

Judge ends years-long court battle, clearing the way for Right to Repair law

Massachusetts judge upholds Right to Repair Act, benefiting consumers and independent repair shops.

Privacy technologies

Oh Brother. Printer giant denies dirty toner tricks

Brother allegedly blocks third-party ink use in printers through firmware updates, prompting accusations of unfair practices.

Privacy professionals

fromFast Company

8 months ago

The right to repair electronics is now law in 3 states. Is Big Tech complying?

New laws now require manufacturers in several U.S. states to make repair materials available, promoting sustainability and consumer rights.

fromBoston.com

2 months ago

Cars

Judge ends years-long court battle, clearing the way for Right to Repair law

Massachusetts judge upholds Right to Repair Act, benefiting consumers and independent repair shops.

more#consumer-rights

fromEngadget

2 months ago

Wearables

With the Galaxy S25, Samsung finally nailed a truly repairable battery

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra enhances repairability with an easy-to-remove battery design.

Miscellaneous

Intel pitches modular PCs to cut e-waste, ease repairs

Intel advocates for a modular PC design to enhance repairability and reduce electronic waste.

#john-deere

fromwww.npr.org

US news

John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers' ability to repair tractors

John Deere faces a federal lawsuit for allegedly restricting farmers' access to repair their own equipment, increasing costs and delays.

Miscellaneous

John Deere accused of breaking right-to-repair promises

Senator Warren questions John Deere's commitment to the right to repair, implying potential violations of the Clean Air Act.

fromRealAgriculture.com

10 months ago

Canada news

John Deere announces expanded access to self-repair tools in Canada

John Deere is expanding access to repair tools for Canadian customers.

US news

fromwww.npr.org

John Deere faces U.S. lawsuit over farmers' ability to repair tractors

John Deere faces a federal lawsuit for allegedly restricting farmers' access to repair their own equipment, increasing costs and delays.

Miscellaneous

John Deere accused of breaking right-to-repair promises

Senator Warren questions John Deere's commitment to the right to repair, implying potential violations of the Clean Air Act.

fromRealAgriculture.com

10 months ago

Canada news

John Deere announces expanded access to self-repair tools in Canada

John Deere is expanding access to repair tools for Canadian customers.

Miscellaneous

Open source router firmware OpenWrt ships its own hardware

OpenWrt One hardware platform embodies the principles of open-source software and the right to repair movement.

4 months ago

Wearables

The OpenWRT One router is designed with 'software freedom and right to repair' in mind | TechCrunch

OpenWRT One is the first router designed with complete software freedom and repairability in mind.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Open source router firmware OpenWrt ships its own hardware

OpenWrt One hardware platform embodies the principles of open-source software and the right to repair movement.

4 months ago

Wearables

The OpenWRT One router is designed with 'software freedom and right to repair' in mind | TechCrunch

OpenWRT One is the first router designed with complete software freedom and repairability in mind.

JavaScript

iFixit's Portable Soldering Iron Deserves a Space on Your Work Bench

The right-to-repair movement necessitates not just permission but skills and tools to effectively repair devices.

Miscellaneous

McDonald's broken ice cream machines could get fixed faster thanks to new federal rule | TechCrunch

Federal ruling allows more technicians to repair McDonald's ice cream machines, enhancing the right to repair community.

7 months ago

Startup companies

iFixit marks iPhone 16 arrival with battery-powered soldering iron launch | TechCrunch

iFixit launches a portable soldering iron to enhance DIY repair accessibility for home users, reflecting growing repairability trends.

fromWIRED

7 months ago

JavaScript

iFixit's Portable Soldering Iron Deserves a Space on Your Work Bench

The right-to-repair movement necessitates not just permission but skills and tools to effectively repair devices.

Miscellaneous

McDonald's broken ice cream machines could get fixed faster thanks to new federal rule | TechCrunch

Federal ruling allows more technicians to repair McDonald's ice cream machines, enhancing the right to repair community.

7 months ago

Startup companies

iFixit marks iPhone 16 arrival with battery-powered soldering iron launch | TechCrunch

iFixit launches a portable soldering iron to enhance DIY repair accessibility for home users, reflecting growing repairability trends.

Apple's new update is finally making it easier to repair your broken iPhone on your own

Apple's iOS 18 update simplifies self-repair for iPhone users with its new "Repair Assistant" feature.

fromThe Verge

11 months ago

Gadgets

The case for the iPad Pro

The discussion covers the necessity of advanced features in new iPads, Sonos' evolution and challenges, and the complexity of making a device that does everything.

Cars