We advise on the full spectrum of legal and compliance issues arising from AI-powered connected vehicles (V2X) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices in China. Our services span data compliance, platform governance, cybersecurity, regulatory filings, and dispute resolution. We work with automakers, IoT hardware manufacturers, digital platform operators, and software providers—both domestic and international.
Project Structuring and Data Governance
Legal support for smart mobility projects
We advise on regulatory requirements for map data collection, remote control systems, onboard diagnostics, and autonomous driving features, including data localization and functional safety obligations.
Data flow and access agreements
We assist in drafting and negotiating data-sharing and API access agreements between vehicle OEMs and technology service providers, clarifying data rights, access limitations, and risk allocation.
Standards review for device connectivity
We review technical standards and interoperability requirements for connected devices and edge computing platforms, ensuring alignment with Chinese regulatory expectations.
Data Compliance and Cross-Border Transmission
Sensitive data classification and control
We help identify and manage location data, sensor data, behavioral data, and other regulated categories of information, ensuring lawful collection and minimization of exposure.
Cross-border data transfer assessments
We advise on legal procedures for exporting data from China, including security assessments and filing obligations under the Data Security Law and PIPL.
Compliance with core regulatory frameworks
We support clients in navigating China’s key data laws and industry-specific rules, such as the Automotive Data Security Regulation and related administrative measures.
Cybersecurity and Liability Allocation
Product design and cybersecurity obligations
We assess potential legal liability during the product development phase, including network security, software integrity, and security patch mechanisms.
Contracting among ecosystem participants
We define legal relationships and allocate responsibilities among platform operators, device manufacturers, and software developers to prevent regulatory blind spots.
Dispute resolution in fault and breach events
We represent clients in disputes arising from data breaches, device malfunction, service suspension, or responsibility allocation failures.
IP Strategy and Industry Engagement
IP protection for smart devices
We advise on protecting embedded software, communication protocols, and device-level innovations through patents, trade secrets, and licensing structures.
Support in standards and pilot programs
We assist clients participating in national or local pilot initiatives, industry standard-setting efforts, and public-private partnerships for connected vehicles and IoT development.
