Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the first AI joint innovation laboratory focused on automotive intellectual property in China aims to enhance the integration of intellectual property and artificial intelligence, thereby protecting innovation in the automotive sector [1][6]. Group 1: Laboratory Establishment - The laboratory is a collaboration between Dongfeng Motor Group and China Automotive Information Technology (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., focusing on developing AI models specific to automotive intellectual property [6]. - Dongfeng's investment in R&D for its own brand exceeds 8%, with a total of over 25,000 patents and the establishment of 80 high-value patent clusters, expected to exceed 100 by the end of the year [6]. Group 2: Industry Challenges and Solutions - The automotive industry faces challenges such as trade friction, patent barriers, and technical standards as companies expand internationally, with Dongfeng already covering over 25 countries and regions [6]. - The newly established laboratory is seen as a timely support for the automotive industry in facing international competition [6]. Group 3: Intellectual Property Strategy - The automotive sector's competition has evolved from price and talent wars to intellectual property wars, necessitating a collaborative approach among leading enterprises to enhance innovation capabilities [7]. - The China Automotive Technology Research Center released a report to support companies in addressing overseas intellectual property challenges [7].