Pursuing Progress and Innovation
Innovative technology is one of the key driving factors for maintaining a competitive edge. MERRY has long prioritized investment in R&D capabilities and seizing new opportunities in the industry. In product innovation, process innovation, and open innovation, we integrate sustainable design and low-carbon transformation trends, applying a product lifecycle perspective within a circular economy. Through strategies such as miniaturization, equipment automation, smart audio platforms, and battery integration, we reduce environmental impact in product design and create sustainable value.
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Sustainable materials used has reached 32.4%
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Power consumption optimized by 26%
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Volume of the paper boxes has been reduced by 50%
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Total of 343 valid patents
IP Rights
IP Rights Management
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To protect the company’s R&D outcomes and enhance its competitiveness, we set management targets through intellectual property (IP) management policies, which include the acquisition, protection, maintenance, and utilization of IP, along with measures to avoid infringement and protect rights. To continuously strengthen the awareness and capabilities in IP management, MERRY obtained the A-level certification of the Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System (TIPS) 2016 version in 2019 and successfully passed the recertification in 2022. Additionally, MERRY Shenzhen obtained the GB/T 29490-2013 enterprise IP management certification in 2018 and has maintained its validity through annual audits.
According to these standards, the Legal and Patent Department regularly submits assessment reports on necessary management process adjustments to the top management for approval. For new product and technology trends, the department regularly updates the patent map for reference by various R&D units. Furthermore, the Legal and Patent Department, along with relevant units of subsidiaries, collects and compiles IP regulations and industry information quarterly, sending IP reports to R&D and business unit managers. They promptly inform R&D units about potential risks in patent applications during product development. If the IP investigation report indicates any legal risks or concerns, the proposing unit and the Legal and Patent Department will collaboratively develop and implement risk response strategies and avoidance plans.
Moreover, the execution of the aforementioned IP management tasks is reported to the Board annually (most recently on December 28, 2023) and the next year's execution plan is proposed. These details are also disclosed on the company's official website. Finally, regarding patent acquisition results, as shown in the chart below, MERRY filed 60 patent applications and received approval for 53 patents in 2023, with a total of 343 valid patents currently in existence. Additionally, considering the group as a whole, MERRY has registered 148 trademarks and has 4 pending applications.
