Intellectual Property Strategy for Innovation and Competitive Advantage

To drive innovation and protect critical in-house technologies, Nanya has aligned its operational goals with R&D resources to formulate a intellectual property (IP) strategy. This strategic approach not only mitigates operational risks but also strengthens Nanya's position in the competitive high-tech landscape.


• Comprehensive Patent Protection Strategy

Nanya's IP strategy covers all aspects of intellectual property, from strategic planning to practical deployment. Nanya focus on raising employees' IP awareness, analyzing industry trends, building independent R&D capabilities, generating high-value patents, and enforcing IP rights. Notably, Nanya has dedicated personnel to manage the company's IP assets, while initiatives like the Patent Committee and incentive programs ensure the quality and impact of the patent portfolio. By safeguarding proprietary innovations, Nanya consolidates its competitive advantage and strategically leveraging IP rights to counter baseless patent claims and litigations.


• Advanced Trade Secret Management

Nanya has implemented stringent trade secret management policies, incorporating trade secret protection into the onboarding curriculum for new employees to ensure confidentiality compliance. Our information security policies prioritize employee privacy and client rights. Through continuous training, we reinforce our employees' commitment to protecting confidential information and adhering to legal compliance, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized information disclosure.


• Strategic Implementation and Oversight

Nanya provides regular updates on IP matters to the Board of Directors, with the latest report delivered on February 23, 2024. We continuously advance our IP management program by aligning it with our business goals and R&D initiatives to protect and maximize the value of our innovations. Recent milestones include:

  • Digital Transformation Since 2007: Established an electronic patent management system and formed a Patent Committee to guide global IP strategy.
  • Structured Trade Secret Protection: Implemented a comprehensive trade secret management system, with ISO 27001 information security certification valid through October 20, 2025.
  • Continuous Employee Training: Integrated patent and trade secret protection into new employee orientation, with annual training for all employees to reinforce knowledge of IP and confidentiality practices.


• Intellectual Property Achievements

  As of December, 2023, Nanya's IP portfolio demonstrates our commitment to innovation:

  • Patents: Over 9,000 patent applications filed globally, with more than 6,800 granted worldwide.
  • Recognition: Ranked among the top 10 entities in Taiwan for patent applications filed by domestic companies in 2023.
  • Awards: Ranked as the Top 100 Innovator by Clarivate in March 2023, earning international acclaim for patent quality.
  • Certification: Achieved Grade A certification under the Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System (TIPS) in December 2023, with validity through December 31, 2024.