Intellectual Property

Learn about Epson's intellectual property activities, including intellectual property strategy formulation and implementation, brand support, and innovation support.

An IP Strategy That Supports a Purpose-based Growth Strategy Scenario

The mission of Epson's Intellectual Property Division is to help sustain growth in corporate value by converting intellectual property—broadly encompassing brands, data, and other assets as well as intellectual property rights—into value. The Intellectual Property Division works closely with management, operations divisions, and development and strategy departments, converts intellectual property into value by proactively utilizing all intellectual property, and enhances Epson's value and supports the realization of its sustainable growth by tirelessly engaging in such activities.

Executive Message

Toshihiko Kobayashi

Executive Officer,
General Administrative Manager,
Intellectual Property Division

Contents

Intellectual Property Strategy

Learn about the process by which we implement an intellectual property strategy that is closely aligned with our management, business, and development strategies. Also find out about how we formulate an intellectual property strategy that supports our Purpose-based growth strategy scenario and about the intellectual property activities based on that strategy.

Brand Support

Learn about how we use intellectual property rights in product promotions to promote our brands and about how we protect our brands with Epson product anti-counterfeiting measures.

Research and Analysis

We use IP landscaping to support innovation based on IP information analysis. Meanwhile, research enables us to avoid infringing on the intellectual property rights of others. Visit the page to find out how.

Organization and External Recognition

Learn about Epson's globally coordinated intellectual property organization and about external recognition our IP activities have garnered.

Voice of Employees

See what employees have to say about the wide range of intellectual property work that can be experienced at Epson and find out about the appeal of intellectual property activities that are closely linked to management, business, and development strategies.

Official Account