Automotive & Transportation

Overview

The Canadian Automotive Industry accounts for almost 25% of the manufacturing trade in Canada and plays a vital role in the Canadian economy, with a $19 billion contribution to Canada’s GDP.[i] The need to combine different technology areas to generate cutting-edge breakthroughs like self-driving or electric vehicles has accelerated the pace of innovation in this industry. There are ongoing R&D efforts in almost every aspect of vehicle design and manufacturing, including vehicle performance, emissions standards, energy systems, safety, software and artificial intelligence applications.

MBM’s technical expertise

At MBM, our dedicated automotive team of patent agents, trademark agents, and lawyers are consistently staying up to date with emerging technologies and trends in the automotive industry by being members of industry associations and by having advanced degrees in mechanical engineering, physics, materials science, civil engineering, applied mechanics, electrical engineering, computer and software engineering. This range of technical expertise enables them to understand the unique IP needs of the automotive industry as it spans multiple sectors.

MBM has worked with various clients in the automotive industry, including multinational auto manufacturers, transportation service providers, car part manufacturers and independent technology inventors. And they all share the same need for innovative IP strategies to protect their innovations while taking advantage of the collaborations emerging in the industry with licensing and joint ventures.

What MBM Can Do for You

• IP Strategy and portfolio management
• Patent drafting and prosecution
• Legal opinions regarding patent validity and infringement issues
• Industrial designs
• Licensing agreements and joint development ventures
• Supplier agreements
• IP enforcement litigation
• Trademarks