Policy on Intellectual Property Rights
We, TAIYO YUDEN Group, endeavor to obtain, maintain and protect intellectual property rights for proper use, and also to respect for intellectual property rights of third parties, in accordance with our CSR Code of Conduct.
Creating, Protecting and Leveraging Intellectual Properties
The Intellectual Property Department works closely with the Development and Engineering Department from the early stages to promote the creation of intellectual properties. We aim to embody "the wonders of science," as declared in our mission, by conducting pioneering research and development activities. Through these efforts, we strive to maintain the superiority of our technology and acquire influential intellectual property rights that will give us an edge over our competitors. In addition, we manage the process of creating, protecting, and leveraging our intellectual properties through a unique management approach that is optimized for each business unit.
Utilization of Intellectual Property Rights
We maintain and utilize various IP portfolio for developing, M&A, licensing, alliance etc.
Measures against Counterfeit Products
We are actively promoting to exercise our rights against unauthorized users of TAIYO YUDEN Group's brand name, particularly in Asia including China Republic, in order to prevent such unauthorized uses from affecting customer's confident and our business opportunities.