Corporate Governance Practices

Intellectual Property Management Plan

Intellectual property is one of the core competencies of the Company. The Company strengthens its operational competitiveness through innovation motivation among employees, achieving high-quality R&D results, and proactive intellectual property management:

In terms of management of trade secrets: The employee handbook and employment contract provide as follows
(1) The company-related confidentiality requirements and rules shall be reinforced.
(2) A sound information security environment shall be built.
(3) Employees have the obligation to keep company secrets and shall not disclose them during the employment or after departing from the Company.

In terms of patent management:
(1) To conduct patent search and application layout according to the R&D strategy and direction.
(2) To confirm the patent status dynamically and appropriately defend and maintain the patent without continuing the proceeding.

In terms of trademark management:
(1) To check the use of the trademark.
(2) To protect the trademark according to the law.

Implementation and Verification of Intellectual Property Management

The Company reports intellectual property-related matters to the Board of Directors at least once a year, with the most recent reporting date being October 30, 2025. In 2025, there were no litigation cases involving infringement of trade secrets. The Company has implemented the TIPS intellectual property management system and obtained verification for the “Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System” from the Industrial Development Bureau, MOEA in 2025 (with certification validity from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2026). This initiative aims to strengthen and establish the Company’s intellectual property management procedures, continuously enhance the quantity and quality of R&D patents, and sustain the Company’s long-term growth competitiveness.

2025 Implementation Status:

  1. During the reporting period, the Company conducted patent maintenance and trademark renewal verification in response to the status of patent technologies and trademark usage.
  2. During the reporting period, in alignment with the Company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen confidentiality requirements, the Company updated its non-disclosure agreement templates to facilitate execution with partners involved in cases concerning the Company’s confidential information.
  3. Training and education implementation during the reportingperiod:
    Course Title Target Audience Training Hours Number of trainees Completion Rate
    Management of Company Confidential Documents, Patents, and Contracts New employees 8 minutes 32 100%
    TIPS Company Policy, Objectives, and Basic Training All employees 20 minutes 416 100%
    Protection of Trade Secrets: Basic Knowledge and Introduction to Management Systems Newly hired R&D personnel 20 minutes 19 100%

Intellectual property inventory and achievements for 2025:

  1. The total number of domestic and international patents was 33 (including 18 patents under application and 15 granted patents).
  2. Obtained 15 granted domestic and international patents.