The fast-paced automotive sector encompasses both design and manufacturing. It is a global industry, in which Germany and the UK are key players – being the top two producers of luxury vehicles in the world.
The industry is currently being driven by powerful environmental, social, economic and technological trends. From the development and manufacture of vehicles to design and performance, engine and transmission systems to materials, structures and safety - the demands for ground-breaking technologies is high.
Changes in consumer mobility practices is also driving rapid development of new vehicle concepts, many of which are being unlocked by technology innovations in the areas of electrification, connectivity and autonomy. The pace of change that we are currently seeing will only increase over the coming years, facilitated by rapid advances in AI, communications, image processing, the Internet of Things (IoT) and developments in battery technologies.
Our automotive IP specialists include Engineers and Chemists who possess an array of experience in fields including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Composites, in particular sustainable composites (essential if the automotive industry is to meet its ambitious sustainability targets), Battery Technologies, Tyres and Automotive Safety as well as Data Ownership & Security and Standard Essential Patents (SEPs).
Our unique combination of IP expertise makes us ideally placed to help you to protect, defend and exploit your technology through all stages of the research and development process. We will work alongside you to build an IP strategy aligned to your business goals and objectives.
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