We Think and Act Like Owners

Intellectual Property

We recognize the value of our intellectual property and its importance in creating future technology, strengthening our reputation and driving increased profitable revenues.

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AT APTIV

  • We protect our IP (including patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights) and manage it carefully, in compliance with applicable laws.
  • We protect IP entrusted to us by others.

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  • Be responsible in the creation and management of IP – both Aptiv’s as well as that of our customers and suppliers.
  • Mark copyrighted material correctly and never copy, download, distribute, use or display other's copyrighted materials without appropriate permission.
  • Speak up if you see a third party inappropriately using Aptiv’s patents, trademarks or other IP.
  • Contact your supervisor or a member of the Global Legal and Compliance Team if you have an idea that could or should be patented or recorded as a trade secret.

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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ask yourself:

Is that a trade secret?


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Is there a copyright?

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What is a patent?


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What is a trademark?

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Yes, but only if the consultant agrees and formally assigns the rights to the invention to Aptiv. Our company has standard intellectual property clauses in our contracts with consultants. When you begin work with an outside consultant on a technology development project, always make sure you know who will own any new ideas you develop with the consultant and consult with the Global Legal and Compliance Team to ensure our rights are protected.

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