Framework for Maximizing the Utilization of Intellectual Property Across All Aspects of Business

Two departments―the Intellectual Property Portfolio Creation Department, which supports the creation of intellectual property and the securing of intellectual property rights, and the Licensing Department, which facilitates the utilization of intellectual property through licensing and related initiatives―work together to develop effective IP strategies, build IP portfolios, manage know-how, and drive value creation and utilization. Additionally, they actively promote the integrated use of NEC’s brand and product designs, along with other forms of intellectual property.

NEC Patent Service, Ltd. supports the intellectual property activities of the NEC Group. Additionally, we collaborate with overseas research institutes and foreign government agencies to establish intellectual property centers in North America, Europe, and China. This effort is part of our commitment to strengthen our global IP portfolio.

Lately, we have also been focusing on developing an IP support system. This initiative aims to facilitate co-creative R&D projects with external partners and to support the creation of new business ventures.

Organizational Chart

Organizational Structure of the Intellectual Property Management and Rule Making/Standardization Division

NEC’s organizational chart

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Cultivating IP Talent

Enhancing Opportunities for Intellectual Property Education.

Our goal is to raise the expertise of our Intellectual Property Management and Rule Making/Standardization Division members to the highest global standards. For younger members, we offer personal coaching and mentoring, and support their participation in intellectual property training programs, such as those offered by the Japan Intellectual Property Association. We also provide opportunities for job training in the U.S., focusing on mastering foreign patent systems. Additionally, we facilitate the development of IP specialists who apply their specialized knowledge, acquired through education, training, and practical experience, to contribute to NEC’s business initiatives. This effort includes nurturing leaders who are tasked with the planning and implementation of IP strategies. Through these efforts, we offer career advancement opportunities tailored to the individual aspirations and skill levels of our team members.

We also focus our efforts to IP education for employees outside of the Intellectual Property Management Division. We consider IP literacy essential, not only for researchers and engineers, but also for sales staff as well. In addition, we offer level-specific education and other IP education programs tailored for different job roles on a company-wide basis.