Intellectual Property Management

The Company is the world’s leading manufacturer of halogen-free environmentally friendly copper clad laminates (CCL) and continues to maintain a leading market position. Leveraging its professional R&D team, the Company continuously develops high-performance halogen-free eco-friendly laminate products. These products are widely applied in advanced technology fields, including smartphones, artificial intelligence (AI), supercomputers, cloud data centers, 5G networks and telecommunications equipment, electric vehicles, and autonomous driving, with sales performance demonstrating steady year-on-year growth.

All of the Company’s products are independently developed. To protect its proprietary R&D technologies and strengthen its competitive advantages, the Company has applied for and obtained patent protection for its technologies in multiple countries.

A. Patent Management

Patent Protection Measures

The Company’s intellectual property management strategy includes leading-edge technology development, proactive patent portfolio deployment, and avoidance of infringement on competitors’ patents. The Company has established the Patent Application Procedures, which govern the proposal and review process for patent applications, ensuring the quality and innovativeness of patent submissions and safeguarding the depth and exclusivity of the Company’s patent portfolio.

The Company also sets annual targets for the number of invention patent applications filed in each jurisdiction, as well as targets for invention patent grant rates, in order to enhance both the depth (technological innovation) and breadth (exclusive rights in key sales markets) of its patent portfolio. In addition, internal management systems are used to control patent maintenance operations, including annuity payments.

Patent Incentive Mechanisms

The Company has established the Patent Incentive and Remuneration Policy to encourage employees to actively transform R&D result into protected intellectual property, including patent applications, trade secrets, and academic publications. Through comprehensive system and process, the Company fosters a culture of innovation, strengthens its patent portfolio, and enhances overall patent strength, thereby reinforcing its competitiveness within the technology industry.

Patent Dispute Handling Measures

The Company has also formulated the Patent Dispute Handling Procedures to ensure that, in the event that proprietary technologies used in newly developed products are infringed by competitors, the Company can effectively exercise its patent rights to eliminate infringement and seek compensation for damages.

Trademark Management

The Company has obtained trademark registrations in the Republic of China (Taiwan), the People’s Republic of China, the United States, Japan, South Korea, the European Union, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Trademark applications in Thailand and Vietnam are currently under examination.

B. Trade Secret Management:

Employees are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of both personal work-related matters and the Company’s business secrets.
Employees, during and after their employment, are prohibited from disclosing any business secrets. In the event of a breach, the Company reserves the right to terminate employment and pursue legal action, including claims for damages.
Employees of the Company are also prohibited from disclosing or using trade secrets belonging to their former employers.

Implementation Status

As of November 2025, the Company (Group) has filed approximately 811 patent applications, representing an increase of approximately 22% year-on-year. A total of 500 patents have been granted (approximately 10% year-on-year growth), including 400 granted invention patents (approximately 12% year-on-year growth). Among these, 389 granted and valid invention patents remain in force (approximately 10% year-on-year growth). These patents are deployed across multiple major markets and countries, reinforcing the Company’s position as a technological leader among copper clad laminate developers, while the Company continues to file and expand its patent portfolio.

In addition, the Company (Group) has filed 104 trademark applications worldwide, of which 62 trademarks have been registered and 26 applications are currently under examination. Trademark registrations have been fully completed in Taiwan, the United States, and the Philippines. Partial registrations have been obtained in the People’s Republic of China, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, while trademark applications in Thailand and Vietnam remain under review.

In 2025, the Company initiated guidance and implementation under the Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System (TIPS). The Company plans to undergo official TIPS Level A certification in 2026. Through the existing PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) management cycle, the Company reviews and confirms compliance with a systematic intellectual property management framework to address intellectual property protection, licensing, and commercialization, thereby enhancing market competitiveness.

With industry-leading advanced R&D capabilities, the Company’s independently developed products have achieved outstanding performance and strong market recognition. As the Company continues to develop higher-end products for global markets, it remains committed to the continuous application for and protection of its intellectual property rights, striving toward its vision of becoming the world’s leading copper clad laminate developer.

The Company reported matters related to intellectual property management to the Board of Directors at the 13th Board of Directors, 4th Meeting, held on December 23, 2025.