The top five car manufacturers will face huge US patent fees over the next five years. This report looks at their decisions about which patents to keep, sell, or reduce, and the resulting cost savings and revenue generation.

Patent termination strategies can help companies in any industry beat the competition. Volume 2 of the U.S. patent expiration series shows how such decisions, especially in turbulent economic times, can have an exponential effect on bottom line profits over several years. Download the report to find out:

• What is the patent termination strategy that saves Honda millions every year?

• How has Toyota’s patent expiration rate changed over the past 10 years?

• How do patent expiration rates and associated costs differ between top OEMs?

• Where are the opportunities for portfolio optimization in turbulent economic times?

This analysis is part of a UnitedLex Automotive series of US patent expiration studies. Throughout the series, we describe unique trends in patent expiration and portfolio management solutions by leading OEMs and vendors, and we conclude with a detailed analysis of the US automotive industry through the lens of patent data.