Global Automotive IP Strategy

• Understanding Europe vs China/US positioning
• Integrating Chinese IP assets globally
• Aligning IP strategy across OEMs, suppliers, and start-ups

Patent Enforcement & Litigation

• UPC litigation and complex supply chains
• Early automotive dispute case studies
• Digital enforcement and anti-counterfeiting strategies

SEPs & FRAND Licensing

• FRAND and injunction developments in EU
• Collective licensing strategies
• SEP monetization and negotiation tactics

AI & IP Challenges

• Ownership of AI-generated inventions
• Legal frameworks for AI in vehicles
• Aligning IP with collaborative AI R&D

Data Ownership & Rights

• OEM vs aftermarket data access
• IP and trade secret intersections
• Structuring licensing and commercialization models

Regulatory Compliance & Risk

• Preparing for EU AI Act enforcement
• Managing CRA and Product Liability obligations
• Coordinating IP, compliance, and legal governance

Trade Secrets & Know-How

• Protecting and monetizing trade secrets
• Governance models for global IP management
• Cross-functional best practices for sensitive knowledge

IP Monetization & Portfolio

• Patent pooling, valuation, and licensing
• Aligning IP with corporate strategy
• Portfolio management for competitive advantage

Inventor Incentives & R&D

• EU frameworks for employee inventions
• Remuneration models for AI-assisted R&D
• Managing disputes and compliance across teams