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Annual Report 2006
(2) Key Themes Driving Patent
Acquisition Activities
We are striving to strengthen our patent
portfolio guided by key themes in each
of our business areas. Using our patent
data search system (ATMS/IR.net),
which we also provide to external cus-
tomers as an ASP service, we are work-
ing to strategically secure patents by
closely monitoring the latest technology
trends, creating patent maps and taking
other steps.
(3) Licensing
We conclude cross-licensing agreements aimed at preserving a high degree of business latitude, and make technologies publicly
available in various forms where we believe this will foster broader use of our technology compared with commercializing it on our
own. We currently have more than 500 licensing agreements.
2. Respecting Other Companies’ Rights
The impact of infringing upon the rights of other companies goes beyond having to pay significant fees. In the worst case, it could
have a major economic impact on our company due to the loss of business opportunities and other issues. In addition, it could
prevent us from providing products and services, thereby severely inconveniencing our customers. We are fostering a culture at
Fujitsu that respects the patent rights of other companies, as well as creating an environment that allows all our technicians to
utilize the ATMS/IR.net system to research patents held by other companies.
3. Protecting the Fujitsu Brand
We work to protect and maintain the value of the Fujitsu name as a brand trusted by customers. As part of this effort, we have
established clear and uniform usage rules for all Group companies, and we have trademarked our name in more than 150 countries
worldwide to eliminate any obstacles to our global business expansion. In 2005, unauthorized use of the Fujitsu name was discov-
ered in China. We are taking necessary measures to protect our brand and resolve this kind of issue.
For further details, please see “Fujitsu’s Intellectual Property Strategy” at: http://www.fujitsu.com/global/about/ir/topics/2006/
1. Patent Rights
(1) Global Patent Portfolio and Promotion Organization
Centered on Japan, and including not only Europe and the US but elsewhere in Asia, particularly China, South Korea and Taiwan,
we are working to secure effective patents on a global basis. Outside Japan we are actively working to create new inventions at our
development bases in the US, Europe, China, and elsewhere, thereby strengthening our global patent portfolio.
Mission-critical Servers (PRIMEQUEST/
PRIMEPOWER)
We filed more than 600 domestic and interna-
tional patents, primarily relating to the proces-
sor and bus architecture.
Optical Transmission Systems
We filed more than 250 domestic and inter-
national patents relating to cutting-edge
WDM technology (all optical switching) and
next-generation ultra high-speed transmission
technology (40G).
Next-generation Networks (WiMAX, 3.5G
and others)
We are consolidating our technologies in areas
that leverage our strengths, such as telecom-
munications and semiconductors, and working
toward standardization. We filed more than
100 domestic and international patents.
Semiconductor Miniaturization Technology
(45nm and beyond)
Focusing on securing rights for technologies
that increase speed and lower power consump-
tion, as well as wiring and process technologies,
we filed approximately 60 patents.
■ Principal Patent Results in Fiscal 2005
■ Registered Patents by Business
Group (Fiscal 2005)
13%
33%
20%
29%
5%
Total
84,000
Solutions
Products
Electronic
Devices
Fujitsu
Laboratories Ltd.
Other
PRIMEQUEST mission-critical IA server FLASHWAVE optical transmission
system