Strategic Expansion and Use of the IP Library
First written in FY2022. 3 of 4 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2026.
8 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2026, we had filed a cumulative total of 310 patent applications in Japan and held 154 registered patents. For foreign patents, we are strengthening our portfolio through international patent applications while increasing the number held each year, and will continue to file patents actively and strategically.」
Japanese patent applications and registered patents increased from 270 and 136, respectively, in FY2025 to 310 and 154. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「As of the end of March 2025, we had filed a cumulative total of 270 patent applications in Japan and held 136 registered patents. For foreign patents, we are strengthening our portfolio through international patent applications while increasing the number held each year, and will continue to file patents actively and strategically.」
Japanese patent applications totaled 270 and registered patents 136, up from 196 applications and 95 patents held in the previous fiscal year. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「In Japan, we had filed 196 patent applications and held 95 patents across various fields as of the end of March 2023. In 2022, we ranked No. 1 among domestic AI ventures by the number of patents obtained.」
Japanese patent applications increased from 152 and patents held from 75 in the previous fiscal year to 196 and 95, respectively, and the company reported ranking No. 1 by the number of patents obtained among domestic AI ventures. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「In Japan, we had filed 152 patent applications and held 75 patents across various fields as of the end of March 2022. For foreign patents, we are strengthening our portfolio through international patent applications while increasing the number held each year.」
The company uses the conversion of know-how into intellectual property rights, foreign patent applications and portfolio enhancement to build competitive advantages.