Intellectual Property Management Plan
Intellectual Property Management Plan
To strengthen our industry leadership and safeguard the hard-won achievements in advanced technology, the company is formulating an intellectual property strategy that aligns with its operational goals and research and development resources. By leveraging intellectual property rights, we aim to create value for the company. This strategy not only protects the company's operational freedom but also enhances our competitive advantage. Furthermore, it serves as a lever for profitability by attracting opportunities that contribute to the overall success of the enterprise.
1. Patent
a. Since 2016, our company has implemented an intellectual property management system to ensure that proprietary technologies and innovative inventions developed internally are protected under patent law. This initiative encourages technological innovation and development in research and development.
b. To align with market trends, we have enhanced the utilization rate of patents and incorporated patent application thresholds into the patent application process, thereby creating operational performance benefits for the company.
2. Trademarks
Brand management is crucial to the company's future development, and trademarks serve as the legal safeguard of the brand while also representing an intangible asset for the company's sustainable operations.
3. Business Secret
In 2020, the company established the "Trade Secret Management Policy" with the objective of preventing the leakage of the company's trade secrets to ensure its competitive advantage in business operations and market competition. Additionally, the policy aims to avoid inadvertent infringement of others' trade secrets, which could result in losses for the Company.
Protection and Management Measures
The company has implemented the following mechanisms to manage risks related to intellectual property:
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Patent |
(1) Patent Application Management Process jControl the process in accordance with the "Intellectual Property Rights Management Guidelines" and "Patent Application Guidelines" to ensure the quality of patent proposals. kThe Innovation and R&D Office regularly reviews patentable technologies, entrusts external patent firms to handle patent applications, and reports patent application progress by department during R&D meetings. lImplement protective measures for the company’s R&D outcomes and technologies through evaluation mechanisms, incentive systems, educational campaigns, and talent training. (2)Develop domestic and international patent strategies aligned with product development and market trends. Ensure the validity of valuable patents by paying annual fees on time. (3) Patent Infringement Prevention jThe Legal Department monitors relevant company patents using the Global Patent Search System provided by the Intellectual Property Office. kResearchers from the R&D Department periodically review whether marketed products infringe on the company’s patent rights. |
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Trademarks |
j Evaluate the necessity of maintaining registered trademarks by reviewing their usage. k Process renewals as needed to ensure trademarks are used within their valid periods. lThe Legal Department conducts an annual inventory and review of the company’s trademarks to ensure validity, maintaining a record for management to stay informed about the company’s latest intellectual property rights. m Implement review processes to prevent instances where the company’s trademark usage infringes on others' trademark rights. |
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Business Secret |
jConduct an annual inventory of trade secrets and establish a "Trade Secret Management Regulations" with tiered control, along with irregular audits. kFor high-risk formulas and research projects, set viewing and usage permissions; prohibit non-business-related personnel from accessing highly confidential information, and implement effective management of software applications and computer hardware devices. lAll personnel with access to confidential information must sign relevant confidentiality agreements. mImplement the following "Physical Security Measures" to effectively prevent external parties from accessing trade secrets and sensitive information: a. Access Control Management:All employees are provided with access cards, and access rights are granted according to their departmental roles. b. Information Security Management:All computer devices are logged in with individual employee accounts and passwords, and passwords must be changed regularly. c. Department-specific Spaces:Each department has its own physical and virtual file storage space, which is independently planned and used. d. Confidentiality Awareness Promotion:Promote via emails, training, and online testing, and hold irregular special topic case-sharing sessions during weekly meetings. |
Implementation status
1. Date of report to the Board of Directors in 2024: December 18, 2024.
2. 2024 Execution Status:
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Patent |
1. Patent Application Execution Results：
2. As of 2024, no patent infringement cases have occurred. |
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Trademarks |
1. As of 2024, there have been no cases of our company’s trademark usage infringing on others’ trademarks. 2. As of November 30, 2024, Nan Pao has applied for and been granted a total of 408 trademarks globally. |
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Business Secret |
1. As of 2024, there have been no incidents of trade secret leakage or infringement, nor any related lawsuits. 2. To enhance the awareness and capability of our employees in trade secret and intellectual property management, the company completed an online trade secret training course in 2024: a total of 706 participants attended, accumulating 159 hours of training, with a 100% passing rate on the test. |