Basic policy of intellectual property activities
Rohto Pharmaceutical conducts its intellectual property activities based on the following basic principles.
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Respect for the intellectual property rights of others
- During the research and development phase and when launching new products, we verify the intellectual property rights of others and take appropriate action as needed, thereby respecting their rights and striving to prevent infringement.
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Acquiring intellectual property to enhance the research value and brand value of our company.
- We strive to protect our technological assets and enhance brand value by securing the results of our research and development, as well as our brand's assets such as naming and design, as intellectual property rights such as patents, designs, and trademarks. Furthermore, by utilizing the intellectual property rights acquired by our entire group of companies, we contribute to the overall business development of the group.
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Promoting open innovation
- We are promoting the creation of a system that fosters connections between our group companies, universities, and other companies, enabling us to generate new value.
- Furthermore, we have begun initiatives to contribute to the development of society by returning the intellectual property rights we acquire to society as needed.
Examples of intellectual property utilization
We incorporate feedback and requests from our customers to create products that are easy to use. Through the protection of patents, trademarks, and design rights, we strive to deliver products of higher value to our customers.
Examples of Intellectual Property Utilization
Eyewash solution: "EasyCup® - Self-standing for easy eye washing even while looking down!"
Customer concerns and opinions
- Sometimes you want to put the cup down while you're washing your eyes.
- It looks difficult to wash your eyes while looking upwards...
To solve such customer problems, we offer an eye wash solution using EasyCup® (trademark 5584434).
- It's self-standing and easy to use! (Patent 6095987)
- This design allows for downward use and creates an effective flow of liquid for eye washing! (Design Patent No. 1476867)
Urine test kit: "Easy to collect urine and easy to use! Rohto's Urine Test Kit"
Customer concerns and opinions
- I'm worried that urine tests might get messy because of splashes and spills when you put the urine on the sample...
- I'm worried about whether the test will be performed correctly...
A urine test kit that makes collecting urine easy solves such problems for our customers.
- It features a stick design with a cap that allows you to extend the handle! (Design Patent No. 1360624)
- It features a shape that effectively captures urine! (Patent 5632168, Design Registration 1365031)
Promoting open innovation
To enable the use of our accumulated technologies in innovation across various fields, Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is engaged in licensing activities for its patented technologies.
We are seeking partners to collaborate with us in developing products and services that will help us create a more well-being-oriented world. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Licensable patents
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ロート製薬株式会社 オープンイノベーションチーム
open-innovation@rohto.co.jp
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