https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15475 Protection of intellectual property for four wheeler manufacturers (including electric vehicles) requires a multi layered legal strategy deploying patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, semiconductor layout design protection and trade secret measures. Patents cover drivetrain, battery, power electronics, BMS algorithms and ADAS subject to novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability, with a 20 year term and potential oppositions. Designs protect vehicle aesthetics for up to 15 years. Trade secrets are safeguarded contractually and by cybersecurity. Enforcement includes injunctions, damages, search orders, criminal measures for counterfeiting and Customs recordation to block infringing imports. en-us Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:38:22 +0530 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:38:22 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15475 Protection of intellectual property for four wheeler manufacturers (including electric vehicles) requires a multi layered legal strategy deploying patents, designs, trademarks, copyright, semiconductor layout design protection and trade secret measures. Patents cover drivetrain, battery, power electronics, BMS algorithms and ADAS subject to novelty, inventive step and industrial applicability, with a 20 year term and potential oppositions. Designs protect vehicle aesthetics for up to 15 years. Trade secrets are safeguarded contractually and by cybersecurity. Enforcement includes injunctions, damages, search orders, criminal measures for counterfeiting and Customs recordation to block infringing imports. Articles Other Topics Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:38:22 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=15475