Patent Power: Helping China’s Smart Cars Go Worldwide! 🚗✨

Hey there! Have you ever ridden in a super cool car that can connect to the internet or maybe even drive itself? Well, cars like these are called smart connected vehicles, and they are becoming really popular all over the world.

China is making a lot of these amazing cars, and they’re getting ready to share them with everyone around the globe! But there’s an important step they need to take first: patent licensing.

Wait, what are patents and why do they need licensing? 🤔 Well, a patent is like a special certificate that says someone invented something new and they own that idea. For example, if you invented a new kind of skateboard that can fly, you’d get a patent so others can’t copy it without your permission!

So when car companies want to use cool technologies invented by others, they need to get permission, called a patent license. This way, everyone plays fair and inventors get credit for their ideas.

Laurie Fitzgerald, the president of a company called Avanci, says that helping Chinese car makers get these patent licenses is super important. Avanci helps companies get the permissions they need to use technologies in their cars.

She said, “We can really support automakers here in China as they go global.” That means they are helping Chinese car makers share their awesome cars with people all over the world! 🌍

Laurie also said, “Patent licensing and international expansion, I think, really go hand in hand.” So, by getting these licenses, car companies can sell their cars in different countries, and everyone gets to enjoy new and exciting technology!

Isn’t it cool how sharing ideas (the right way!) can help everyone have better stuff? Maybe one day, you’ll be riding in one of these smart cars, or even invent something amazing yourself! 🚀

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Avanci president: Patent licensing key to China's global auto ambition

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