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 in order to cultivate an atmosphere and corporate culture that embraces creativity and reform.

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Innovation Management Process

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.

Management Regulations

GIGABYTE Group Guiding Principles for Intellectual Property Rights (amended in 2023)

GIGABYTE Group Patent Management Regulations (amended in 2023)

GIGABYTE Group Patent Incentive Schedule (amended in 2023)

Key Patent Enforcement Rules (amended in 2023)

Patent Attorney Evaluation and Case Outsourcing Regulations (formulated in 2014)

Management Mechanisms

Patent Proposal System (in-house)

Patent Case Management system (external developer)

Patent Maintenance Fee Review System (in-house)

Patent Maintenance Fee Management System (external developer)

Patent Attorney Evaluation System (internal developer)

Global Patent Indexing System (external developer)

Management Regulations

GIGABYTE Group Guiding Principles for Intellectual Property Rights (amended in 2023)

GIGABYTE Group Trademark Management Regulations (planned for 2024)

Management Mechanisms

GIGABYTE is both a manufacturer and trademark rights holder. GIGABYTE trademarks are registered globally as part of the Group’s product marketing. Brand trademarks are also used on products or their packaging. Trademarks for certain product features or key technologies are also indicated.

Management Regulations

GIGABYTE Group Guiding Principles for Intellectual Property (amended in 2023)

GIGABYTE Group Confidential Information Management Regulations (formulated in 2014)

Management Mechanisms

Protective measures are implemented for trade secrets in accordance with the GIGABYTE Group Confidential Information Management Regulations.

Current Implementation

The Company briefed the Board of Directors on intellectual property matters on November 3, 2023.

The IP Management Program has been actively implemented by the Company since 2014 and key developments in recent years include:

  • The GIGABYTE IP Management Program, Patent Management Regulations, and Confidential Information Management Regulations were amended in 2023.
  • A systemic patent and IP management system was gradually completed.

Accomplishments in Obtaining Property Lists

The Legal Affairs and Intellectual Property Division oversees all patent applications and maintenance activities within the Group. GIGABYTE has approved more than 100 patents in the last 3 years and the accumulative number of obtained patents up to 2023 is 2,965. Besides, the internal patent rewarding mechanism encourages employees to engage more in innovation development and turn their creativity into reality.

Cumulative Number of Obtained Patents