Aerospace Vertical Integration: Turning Manufacturing Control Into an IP Advantage
Key Takeaways: Vertical integration and in-house manufacturing can provide aerospace companies with greater control over supply chains and manufacturing capacity while creating new opportunities for innovation. To maximize the value...
Protecting Innovation: Intellectual Property Considerations for NASA’s 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
Key Takeaway: NASA’s 2026 NIAC selections demonstrate how early-stage, federally supported research can lay the foundation for future aerospace breakthroughs. As these technologies mature, innovators should consider intellectual property strategies,...
How a Patent Dispute Could Shape Design and Utility Patent Protection in the eVTOL Industry
Key Takeaways: Archer Aviation v. Vertical Aerospace highlights the significance of intellectual property in the eVTOL space. The outcome of the litigation could inform the scope of patent protection for...