Intellectual Property Management
Purpose and Benefits:
Common intellectual property risks in business operations include confidentiality breaches, product infringement claims, unauthorized registration of R&D/creative achievements, counterfeiting and piracy disputes, employee poaching, trademark misuse, and trademark and copyright disputes. Over the past decade, increasing market competition has led to a rise in intellectual property litigation as a strategy for businesses to hinder competitors. These disputes can pose significant risks to company operations.
In response to the Taiwan Stock Exchange's amendment to the "Corporate Governance Best Practice Principles for TWSE/TPEx Listed Companies" in 2020, which added the establishment of intellectual property management systems as an evaluation criterion for listed companies, the company aims to develop an intellectual property management plan aligned with operational goals starting in 2025. This plan will include gradual implementation of relevant measures to enhance corporate governance and reduce intellectual property risks.
The future Intellectual Property Management Plan will include intellectual property management policies and objectives.
Trade Secret Management
Regulations within the Employee Code of Conduct and Employment Contracts:
1. Employees are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of both their personal work and company business information.
2. Employees must not disclose business secrets during or after their employment. Violation may result in termination, legal action, and claims for damages.
3. Employees are prohibited from disclosing or using trade secrets from their previous employer while working for the company.
Trademark Management
The company conducts annual trademark audits to verify usage status and ensure trademark validity, ensuring smooth business operations and effective brand representation.
