The Indian automobile and affiliated industries have experienced significant progress over the past decade. India has transitioned from an economy that largely replicated innovations developed in industrialised nations to becoming a preferred destination for research and development as well as manufacturing. To compete globally, organisations must invest in, develop, and capitalise on their intellectual property. The manner in which to do so is a challenge that most Indian companies have only recently begun to address in a structured way.<\/p>\n
On a global scale, automobile manufacturers have increased their total R&D expenditure, with a notable rise in innovation across propulsion, navigation, handling, safety and security, and infotainment. Over the past five years, the leading R&D spenders in the sector have remained consistent: Volkswagen, Toyota, and General Motors have consistently outspent competitors such as Daimler, Honda, and Ford. During this period, Volkswagen has also competed with Toyota for the top position in global automobile sales.<\/p>\n
Increased R&D investment has translated into a higher volume and quality of innovations, as reflected in the growing number of patents filed by automobile manufacturers. Toyota has again led in filing volumes over the past five years, followed by Bosch, Hyundai, Honda, and Denso. The evolution of consumer preferences towards connected cars and fuel-efficient or electric vehicles has introduced new entrants with specialised technological solutions, and has opened the sector to non-automotive companies such as Google and Apple, which provide software and vehicle management systems.<\/p>\n
Indian automobile manufacturers are not yet recognised as global innovators or as particularly IP-savvy. However, the dynamics are changing. Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hero, Bajaj, and TVS are among the Indian companies revamping their focus on R&D and working to improve their global competitiveness. India’s substantial pool of scientific and technical expertise has also attracted non-Indian companies to establish captive R&D operations in the country: Daimler and Ford have both recently established captive R&D units in India. For the Indian automobile sector, innovation has become the key competitive differentiator and intellectual property the principal means of capturing and protecting the value of that innovation.<\/p>\n
This article is for general information and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult a qualified attorney before acting on any matter discussed here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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