1. Purpose
2. Definition
3. Policy
3.1 General provisions
- (1)Kurita Group shall establish systems and operational rules based on this policy and promote intellectual property activities.
- (2)The intellectual property activities of Kurita Group shall be implemented in accordance with the treaties, laws, rules, and regulations of relevant countries and regions, and standards that are generally recognized to be fair and appropriate.
3.2 Acquisition, protection and utilization of intellectual properties
- Kurita Group shall understand the importance of intellectual property in its business activities, strive to acquire and protect its valuable intellectual properties in each country and region, and promote the utilization of intellectual properties.
3.3 Respect the intellectual properties of others
- In promoting business activities, Kurita Group shall comply with all laws and regulations related to intellectual property in each relevant country and region, as well as respect the intellectual properties of others.
3.4 Intellectual property management
- (1)To promote Kurita Group’s intellectual property activities smoothly and effectively, Kurita is in charge of gathering and managing information related to Kurita Group’s intellectual properties.
- (2)Kurita shall establish guidelines to manage intellectual properties and ensure that the said guidelines are implemented at Kurita Group.
3.5 Risk management related to intellectual property
- Kurita determines the countermeasures for any intellectual property-related risk that may affect Kurita Group’s business.
4. System of promotion & implementation
4.1 Promoter
- Kurita appoints the General Manager of the IP Strategy Department of the Innovation Division as a promoter to implement appropriate intellectual property activities based on this policy under the direction and supervision of the Executive General Manager of the Innovation Division.
4.2 Implementation system
- (1)The promoter shall promote intellectual property activities within the group based on this policy.
- (2)Each Group Company shall appoint an administrator for its own intellectual properties and shall cooperate with Kurita to implement appropriate intellectual property activities based on this policy.
5. Responsible department
6. Changes
Supplementary provisions
- This policy shall be enacted and enforced on April 1, 2023.