Legal challenges are accelerating as swiftly as technology advances across the autonomous and connected vehicles market. Morgan Lewis brings proven skill to steer industry constituents from concept to deployment, navigating the myriad opportunities and challenges that arise and offering one-stop legal counsel to address the full scope of legal challenges facing the autonomous and connected vehicles segment, including the complexities of safety protocols, intellectual property concerns, and changing regulations.
Navigating the Road Ahead
By combining deep industry knowledge with forward-thinking legal strategies, we help clients not only keep pace with the autonomous and connected vehicle revolution but also advise on the legal foundations required to lead it. Our experience includes working with the federal regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration who are shaping the future regulatory landscape for autonomous vehicles, and with the state regulators who are currently playing a large role in regulating pilot programs for autonomous and shared autonomous mobility projects.
Whether our client is a startup disrupting the status quo or an established player, we help navigate the road ahead.
Mapping the Future of Mobility
We are positioned to address the multifaceted challenges inherent in the autonomous and connected vehicle space. We craft legal strategies for SEP licensing and FRAND matters, as well as tackle DMCA compliance head on, securing exemptions when necessary to keep development on track. We also guide clients through the maze of AV legal requirements regulating both commercial deployment and prototype operations at the federal, state, and local level.
Beyond the Driver's Seat
From sensors to software, our experience extends to understanding the core technologies driving the autonomous revolution, such as:
- V2V and V2X communication systems and compliance with FCC regulations
- GPS, LiDAR, and sensor technologies, including advising on patent landscapes and regulatory requirements
- Battery development and manufacturing, including counsel regarding environmental regulations and supply chain issues
Collaborative Innovation
Our team bridges industries and fuels solutions by advising on:
- Joint ventures and industry partnerships, including antitrust considerations
- Consumer protection issues that strike the delicate balance between marketing claims and technological realities
- Clean energy solutions that address broader transportation challenges from congestion to emissions
- Defense of litigation and government investigations
- Corporate, finance, and investment management, including product acquisitions and technology licensing
- Intellectual property management strategies to protect our clients’ most critical assets
