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Protecting Intellectual Property
We are appropriately managing intellectual property rights (respect/protect) in all aspects of our business activities.
Our Basic Approach Towards Intellectual Property
"We protect and respect intellectual property" is a basic tenet of the Code of Conduct of the Fujitsu Way.
In line with this statement, all Fujitsu Group employees recognize intellectual property as an important business asset that supports Group activities and gives our customers a sense of safety and trust in the Group as their partner, so employees are required to keep this constantly in mind as they perform their duties.
Under the above code of conduct, we established an internal rule in order to encourage the proper handling of intellectual property in October 1995. This rule specifi es what all employees should do to acquire and use intellectual property rights and directs them to respect those of other companies.
Respecting Intellectual Property
The Group regards any infringement of intellectual property rights by its products and services as a serious defect. To avoid infringing other companies' patents, we conduct thorough searches of their patents at the initial stages of research and development and prior to putting the products or services onto a market.
We protect our business by dealing resolutely and swiftly with any and all infringements of Fujitsu's rights, and at the same time we respect others' rights, as mentioned above.
How Intellectual Property Rights Can Contribute to Environmental Preservation
Example 1: Smart Wall Power Socket
Smart Wall Power Socket
In addition to rendering visible the power consumption of plugged?in equipment from the first watt used, this power socket can also measure the standby mode power.
Since this socket can grasp any waste or variation in power used by individuals and electrical devices, it can promote energy savings without interfering with office productivity. Fujitsu has already applied for some 20 patents concerning this technology.
Example 2:Quantum Dot Laser
This quantum dot laser achieves high temperature stability and high temperature tolerance compared to conventional semiconductor lasers and was developed in a joint effort between QD Laser, Inc. and the University of Tokyo. This device can suppress the increasing power consumption associated with the rapidly growing use of the internet and the increasing performance of ICT equipment. Fujitsu has already applied for about 30 patents concerning this technology, of which 20 have already been granted.
In October 2010, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry awarded us the Minister's Award for the category of "Savings in IT-related Energy Consumption" as part of the Green IT Awards 2010*1.
*1 These awards recognize contributions to the development, promotion, or application of IT equipment, services, or solutions that reduce the amount of energy used by society. (Sponsor: Green IT Promotion Council, with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
