How to leverage electric and autonomous patent portfolios during a pandemic

The pandemic’s impact on EV and AV R&D is forcing technologists to navigate continued uncertainty around patenting AI technology. By Chethan SrinivasaNot surprisingly, the pandemic impacted the automotive industry, including electric and autonomous vehicle (E/AV) research and development. E/AV companies laid off workers, delayed testing, and postponed vehicle launches. In spite of the negative impacts of the pandemic, and the uncertainty around AI patents, E/AV companies continued to innovate at a breakneck pace and leverage their patent portfolios to secure significant funding amidst the pandemic. While the pandemic had negative impacts across numerous industries, E/AV companies continued to innovate and achieve their business objectives using a consistent and strategic approach to patenting E/AV technology leveraging narrow AI.