China’s latest industrial plans place electric vehicles, advanced technology, and global competitiveness firmly in focus. Here, we highlight two recent developments and offer our take on what they could mean for the automotive industry.
The 15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of the Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicle Industry
Beyond the Headline: China’s continued prioritization
There’s no shortage of news coming out of China’s automotive market. Here, we highlight two articles worth a read and offer our take on why the developments matter for the industry, beginning with how foreign automakers are adapting to a rapidly changing Chinese market and technology ecosystem.
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Intellectual property risks continue to evolve alongside rapid advances in automotive technology, particularly as software-defined vehicles and AI reshape how innovation is developed, protected, and commercialized. These developments, along with other key themes from Dykema’s 2026 Automotive Trends Report, will help frame discussions at Dykema Drives: Automotive Legal Summit on August 20. Register now.
Continue Reading 2026 Automotive Trends Report: Intellectual PropertyWhat does the future of mobility look like, and how are automakers planning to get there? In this 11-minute interview, Tom Moga, attorney and Member of Dykema, joins Ron Hesse to explore key questions facing automakers:
Continue Reading “The Next Auto Power Shift: Executive Decisions on China, Critical Minerals, and Electrification Strategy”Six months after releasing our 2024 Automotive Trends Report, we look at which of our legal trends continue driving the industry forward… and which ones might be in the rearview mirror. Today, Tom Moga, Jen Fraser, and Mike Word dive into the major Intellectual Property issues impacting the automotive industry.
Continue Reading 2024 Automotive Trends: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Intellectual PropertyIt’s been several months since we surveyed top automotive executives and insiders on the major legal issues facing the industry for our 2023 Automotive Trends Report.
As the automotive world continues to evolve and navigate a shifting legal landscape, we look at some of the major themes driving it forward… and the ones that might be in the rearview mirror.
Today, Thomas Moga and Jennifer Fraser dive into the major Intellectual Property issues driving the automotive industry.
Continue Reading 2023 Automotive Trends Check-In: Trending Up or Trending Down? Spotlight: Intellectual Property