Whether it’s planes, trains, or automobiles, Fitch Even’s representation of clients in the transportation industry is as diverse as the technologies involved.
We help clients develop Intellectual Property (IP) to protect new products, navigate complex IP portfolios of competitors, and litigate disputes to protect our clients’ interests. Our team also counsels clients in joint development, research, and manufacturing agreements as our clients grow their businesses beyond conventional product lines.
Driving Transportation Innovation
In the automotive and commercial vehicle area, we have experience with myriad vehicle systems including internal combustion engines, transmissions, electrical powertrains, driverless vehicles, impact detection, passenger restraint, infotainment, fuel and exhaust sensors, regenerative braking, and refrigeration.
We also have significant experience in complex aerospace technologies including engine power systems, flight control and tracking systems, intelligent engine control systems, and next-generation turbine engine designs. Our expertise extends to high-temperature, high-pressure materials for aerospace applications, such as silicon carbide circuits and ceramic composite materials, as well as cutting-edge manufacturing systems including additive manufacturing and high-precision machining.
Navigating the Latest Transportation Technologies
Fitch Even also represents clients in the shipping, rail, and trucking industries. Our attorneys are experienced in protecting innovations in internet-of-things (IoT) devices and global navigation satellite systems that provide highly accurate management and tracking of goods throughout intermodal networks around the world. In the rail industry, our team has experience developing IP to protect diagnostic and tracking sensor packages, railcar suspension and coupling systems, and railroad crossing safety systems.
