More so than ever before, patent, registered design and trade mark protection are vital IP rights for the automotive sector. The sector requires expertise in a broad range of disciplines, including: materials, chemistry, electronics and semiconductors, mechanics, software, telecommunications and user interfaces. Our automotive team has the technical expertise and professional experience to obtain and protect your IP.

Additionally, our automotive team has the legal knowledge and experience to assist you effectively on the complex IP environment which can be created by the increasing need for collaboration within this sector. Electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles are driving more and more collaboration and licensing in the automotive sector and this can lead to complex questions about the ownership of any IP that is generated as a result of these agreements and can also present due diligence challenges due to the specific statutory limitations on co-ownership of IP. We can help you with the drafting and negotiation of these agreements and advise you on the risks associated with the various forms of IP which may be subject of these agreements.