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We possess experience and knowledge surrounding key aspects of the electric vehicle, including drivetrains, transmissions, battery, and fuel cell technology, charging systems, regenerative braking systems and other energy capture, storage, and harnessing technologies. We have intimate knowledge of communications technologies, in vehicle navigation, control and safety systems that are helping deliver the connected and autonomous vehicle.

Our experience is not just limited to EVs or automation. Our team have worked extensively on alternative fuel solutions including synthetic fuels, but also have a deep understanding of hydrogen and hybrid combustion technologies and other sustainable battery innovations such as solid state.

We have substantial expertise in materials science, helping clients secure IP and achieve ever aggressive sustainability objectives through weight reduction and increased performance.

And our breadth of experience across mechanical and electrical engineering has seen our team work on all aspects of vehicle development from suspension and chassis design, ride handling to lane control, and automatic parking to head up displays.

Our team of highly accomplished patent attorneys are perfectly placed to help support our automotive clients with their challenging Intellectual Property needs, across patent drafting, prosecution, and opposition, to design and trademark advice.

Tailored advice, guidance, and support on all aspects Intellectual Property.

How we help

We build enduring partnerships with our clients, grounded in a shared understanding of their challenges, priorities and long-term objectives.

Drawing on extensive client-side experience, our team has worked closely with some of the world’s most respected innovators across a wide range of engineering and intellectual property matters. This insight, together with our private practice experience and technical expertise, allows us to offer informed, commercially focused support across the automotive industry, helping clients safeguard and maximise the value of their IP.

Working closely with our clients, we deliver tailored IP advice and develop strategies that reflect both the sophistication of the technology and its commercial potential.

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Our Office
Openshaw & Co.
8 Castle Street
Farnham
Surrey GU9 7HR
United Kingdom
Contact
mail@openshaw-and-co.com
(+44) 1252 741741