1. Intellectual Property Management Plan:
To effectively manage and protect intellectual property, and to align the acquisition and utilization of intellectual property with company operational goals and R&D resources, we have established “Intellectual Property Management and Usage Guidelines” to enhance company value and competitiveness. This ensures protection against intellectual property infringement risks while strengthening corporate governance. Implementation status must be reported to the Board of Directors at least once annually.
2. The company’s intellectual property
rights include two categories: “Trademarks” and “Patents”
A. “Trademarks” total 2 items:
1. Registration regions: 1 in Taiwan, 1 in Mainland China.
2. Valid periods: Taiwan until 2023/11/15, Mainland China until 2029/11/13.
3. In response to overseas sales requirements, a new English trademark “GROUP UP” has been submitted for registration
Currently under review by intellectual property authorities in Taiwan and Mainland China.
B. “Patents” total 478 items
1. Regional distribution:
Taiwan: 253 items, Mainland China: 219 items, Japan: 5 items, Korea: 1 item.
2. Categories:
(1) Taiwan: 137 utility models, 116 inventions.
(2) Mainland China: 158 utility models, 61 inventions.
(3) Japan: 5 inventions.
(4) Korea: 1 invention.
3. Total official patent approvals in 2022: 72 items
(1) Taiwan: 28 utility models, 13 inventions
(2) Mainland China: 20 utility models, 12 inventions
Operational Status:
In 2024, the company’s management team reported on the intellectual property management plan to the Board of Directors on August 11, 2024.
