Tata Motor's bid for Jaguar and Land Rover, once through, would bring in a treasure trove of technology to its stable. The two luxury car marques — Land Rover and Jaguar — currently hold a number of technology patents, including one for a new engine that complies with Euro IV emission norms. However, the gambit for the two marques has vast amounts of complications regarding intellectual property. Since both the luxury marques have for decades been frontrunners in technology, they have a massive amount of it in their kitty. The successful bidder will have to sign an estimated 40 contracts as part of the takeover, ranging from engine production to the operation of information technology systems.   read more »