201720182019202020212,2151,9472,0411,7971,8481,5992,4262,4642,3272,171LINTEC aims to increase corporate value by developing original products that fully satisfy customer needs. We therefore position intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, and design rights acquired through these development activities as important management resources. While placing the utmost emphasis on respecting the rights of other companies, the Intellectual Property Department coordinates with respective business operations and R&D departments in promoting strategic intellectual property activities. These activities aim to increase and improve intellectual property rights, which are the lifeblood of LINTEC given that it is a technology-centered company. By such means as building a patent portfolio for our foundation and growth business domains and securing intellectual property in step with the globalization of our business, we aim to increase profitability based on intellectual property that has high business value.In line with the basic policies of LSV 2030, LINTEC must create new products and business in order to attain its long-term vision. Under the slogan “Carbon Neutral Challenge,” and paying due attention to environmental concerns in new product development, LINTEC is focusing development on the reduction of CO2 emis-sions by proactively adopting solvent-less products and plant-derived biomass materials. Moving away from plastic is also a major theme in R&D. LINTEC has many types of film products, and the aforementioned recent shift in trends has presented business opportunities for LINTEC’s special paper products. The development of special paper products has traditionally taken place at plants that have papermaking machines. Going forward, we will strengthen the development structure by bringing over personnel from the Research & Development Division. production processes and creating new applications with an eye on early commercialization, while advancing development in domains that differ from its existing technologies, such as ultra-thin thermoelectric modules, high-frequency dielectric heating adhe-sive film, and pellicles for EUV lithography systems. We must also advance DX projects to further strengthen our R&D capabilities. The Company is already using AI to help screen materials and search for patents, and by expanding the scope of these endeav-ors, we aim to improve development efficiency. LINTEC takes pride To create new businesses, the Company is examining mass in developing innovative products with our key materials and processes, while working on open innovation through cooperation with external entities, with the objective of accelerating the devel-opment of high-value-added “number one, only one” products.2,5002,0001,5001,0005000 Japan OverseasLINTEC Integrated Report 2021(Fiscal years ended March 31)Number of Patents43Intellectual Property ActivitiesA Message from the Executive General Manager, Research & Development Div.Accelerating Development of “Number One, Only One” Products on the Basis of Environmental FriendlinessYoshihisa MineuraExecutive Officer Executive General Manager, Research & Development Div.
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