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Global Patent Strategies
Continuous innovation is a core value for Acer, as through it, we can gain a competitive edge. Our patent strategy is to invest resources in continuous innovative R&D, building a patent network and demonstrate the benefits of our patents while also establishing a set of strict patent measures to protect our R&D achievements.
Global Patent Strategies
To safeguard the outcomes of our research and innovation, Acer is actively pursuing patent protection on a global scale. As of December 2023, Acer has secured a total of 7,625 valid issued patents in various countries around the world, with at least 3,400 patents issued in Taiwan and more than 1,400 patents issued in the United States. In 2023, Acer ranked fourth among domestic aplicants in the number of applications for three types of patents, (invention, utility model, and design patents.) Moreover, Acer ranked third among domestic applicants in the number of announcements and certifications of the three patents, achieving a testament to our remarkable performance. For further details, please consult the Intellectual Property Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs' 2023 Patent Top 100 Ranking.
Accumulated patents granted worldwide
7,625
Accumulated patents granted in Taiwan
3,400
Accumulated patents granted in the US
1,400
Acer’s Patent Protection Measures
 | Regular patent education and trainingGeneral staff have specialist knowledge in their own fields, but to ensure that all have a basic knowledge and understanding of intellectual property rights, Acer regularly holds internal training on patent-related issues. |
 | Occasional patent seminarsIn response to changes in patent laws and egulations or the influence of litigation practices of major foreign companies, Acer occasionally holds patent seminars and invites professional foreign patent attorneys and industry professionals to share the international trends. |
 | Establish an ePatent system to manage patent case information electronicallyAcer is equipped with an ePatent system to manage all of our patents electronically. In addition to allowing all patent cases to be filed through it, the ePatent system can also be used to check basic information regarding patent cases and stay on top of patent status. |
 | Electronically-managed R&D logsHaving dealt with the challenges of managing, preserving, and querying paper-based R&D logs, Acer has established an eBook system as a replacement. Each member of the R&D team can set up their own log by logging into the system, with subsequent management, preservation, and querying a much simpler matter. |
 | Encourage employees to innovate and createTo encourage employees to engage in inventive and creative work, Acer has established the Invention Incentive Scheme. In addition to a general patent application bonus and approval bonus, specific awards include an annual patent excellence bonus. |
 | Establish a patent evaluation process to control patent qualityPatent engineers conduct technology analysis to filter out proposals that meet the novelty and inventive patent requirements with high innovation and high product application value and the country of the patent application will be determined through the patent evaluation meeting. |
Benefits of Patent Strategy
 | Encouraging innovationThe use of patent awards, medals, and certificates encourages employees to engage in invention and creativity. |
 | Demonstration of technical driveTechnology R&D is the main driving force for the survival and growth of our business, and that R&D must be linked with demonstrations of technical drive through patent applications. |
 | Product competitivenessOnly with the protection of patent rights can we gain a secure edge in the market and keep our products competitive. |
 | Exclusion of competitionThe only way to obtain legal exclusivity of technology is to apply for a patent, which prevents competition from counterfeits and facilitates an exclusive market share. |
 | Legal defenseAcer’s patent strategy is primarily defensive in nature. Different types of patent portfolios can increase negotiation leverage and reduce the risk of patent litigation. |
 | Increasing patent bargaining powerAfter accumulating certain degree of patent strength, we are thus in possession of more favorable bargaining chips upon entering patent negotiations. |
 | Income from royalties and dispositionIf a patent is licensed or transferred to another entity, royalties or patent transfer fees may be received, creating real economic benefits for the Company. |