GIGABYTE continuously focuses on innovative R&D in order to master critical cutting-edge software and hardware technologies so that they can be harnessed to create a better life for all of humanity. A sound management mechanism has been developed by GIGABYTE to help employees turn their creative inspirations into competitive products and services. We also continue implementing the “GIGABYTE Patent Reward” and organizing education/training and proposal challenges to cultivate an atmosphere and corporate culture that embraces creativity and reform.

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Intellectual Property Management Plan

To strengthen our industry leadership and protect key technologies, GIGABYTE combined business targets with R&D resources and formulated an intellectual property strategy to create value, enhance our competitive advantage, and boost profits.

• The company has completed revisions to the Intellectual Property Management Plan, Patent Management Regulations, and Confidential Information Management Regulations.
• A systematic patent and intellectual property rights management system has been gradually established.

Implementation Status

On November 14, 2024, the company reported intellectual property-related matters to the 14th Board of Directors during its 6th meeting. Since 2014, the company has actively promoted the Intellectual Property Management Plan. Key implementation highlights in recent years include:

• In 2023, revisions were made to the Intellectual Property Management Plan, Patent Management Regulations, and Confidential Information Management Regulations.
• The systematic patent and intellectual property rights management system has been progressively completed.

Accomplishments in Obtaining Property Lists

GIGABYTE Technology’s Legal and Intellectual Property Division is responsible for overseeing the group’s patent application and maintenance efforts. As of 2024, the company has accumulated a total of 3,061 approved patents, and was ranked among the Top 100 domestic patent applicants (including invention, utility model, and design patents) in 2024. For details, please refer to the Top 100 Patent Rankings of 2024 published by the Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs.

In addition, GIGABYTE encourages innovation through an internal patent incentive program, motivating employees to pursue creative ideas and embody the spirit of innovation.