Originally Posted by
Bengo
It is about IP.
Having worked in ths automotive supply chain it is very much the case that you do not supply or make anything that does not come either with its own set of drawings from the buyers or with a well documented licence from the IP owner. It is also wise to make sure that said drawings are not identical to a set from a different OEM.
So, if JH wants to use OTS components he will need to obtain the OK of the IP owners. That will come as part of a commercial transaction and the price to Hill will no doubt reflect the commercial advantages and perspective of the IP owner.
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