Furthering Industry Consolidation, Archer Aviation Is Acquiring Lilium’s Patent Portfolio
Competition in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry has been fierce and has led to recent consolidation. Some of the remaining companies include Joby Aviation, Wisk Aero, Wanfeng, and Archer...
Program to Accelerate the Future of Aerospace and Defense Innovation for Startups
On July 16, 2025, PTC, Inc. (“PTC”) announced an “Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Startup Program” (“the Program”) for accelerating the future of aerospace and defense innovation. PTC offers software products...
Aerospace IP Strategy in View of Recent U.S. Patent Office Updates
Aerospace technology companies often decide between patenting an innovation or keeping it as a trade secret. Typically, the analysis involves comparing the potential strength of patent protection that is likely...