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Revolutionizing Manufacturing through AI and Intellectual Property

AI Data Corporation, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, led by CEO Takahito Sasaki, has officially launched its innovative project that combines intellectual property AI with AI factories. This initiative aims to provide a foundation for smart manufacturing and the innovation of production processes in the era of AI Transformation (AX).

Background on Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing sector serves as a cornerstone of the Japanese economy, encompassing a wide range of fields including automotive, precision instruments, semiconductors, chemicals, and materials. The ongoing global competition necessitates a shift towards data-driven production methods, enhanced by AI and strategic use of intellectual property. In this evolving landscape, traditional manufacturing approaches face significant restructuring challenges.

Despite this urgent need, many manufacturing companies still view their patents and intellectual property merely as tools for protection rather than leveraging them for monetization or business expansion. Below are some of the primary challenges they face:

1. Fragmentation and Duplication of Patents: As international competition intensifies, there is an increase in duplicate applications and non-profitable patents, leading to ineffective strategic usage.
2. Delayed Digital Transformation: Manufacturing data is often siloed across departments, preventing effective integration into AI utilization and intellectual property advancements.
3. Lagging Behind in International Standards: Japan is currently falling behind in standardization in manufacturing processes and machinery specifications.

Solutions Offered by AI Data and LegalTech

The collaboration between AI Data Corp and LegalTech Corp proposes innovative solutions combining intellectual property AI and AI factories to tackle these challenges head-on:

1. Visualization of Manufacturing Patents with Tokkyo.Ai:
- Comprehensive mapping of patents related to manufacturing equipment, IoT, robotics, and supply chain optimization.
- AI analyzes domestic and international competitive trends, providing insights into core areas that need enhancement.

2. Provision of Intellectual Property Templates via AI IPGenius on IDX:
- Utilizing specialized intellectual property templates allows for rapid patenting from invention memos.
- Establishing patent strategies in anticipation of Standard Essential Patents (SEP) to enhance competitiveness in international standardization.

3. Monetization and Revenue Generation:
- Automatic design of licensing and cross-licensing agreements based on manufacturing patents.
- Streamlining and selling unnecessary patents reduces maintenance costs while enhancing revenue.

Expected Outcomes

The deployment of AI Data and LegalTech's new solutions is expected to:

• - Accelerate smart manufacturing by integrating data, AI, and intellectual property strategies for improved efficiency and innovation.
• - Strengthen international competitiveness by organizing the intellectual property portfolios of manufacturing firms and gaining leadership in international standardization.
• - Facilitate sustainable growth by transforming patents into assets that generate new revenue streams for manufacturing companies.

Overview of AI Data's Intellectual Property AI™ Project

• - MyTokkyo.Ai: An AI-powered patent search platform that accommodates everything from simple queries to complex patent investigations.
• - AI IPGenius on IDX: An integrated AI engine enabling patent application support, document drafting, and knowledge sharing among users.

Future Prospects

The partnership between AI Data Corp and LegalTech Corp will evolve Japan’s approach to intellectual property from merely protecting it to monetizing it. Together, they endeavor to support the restructuring of the manufacturing sector in the AX era, providing the necessary intellectual property infrastructure to position Japan as a leader in global manufacturing.

About AI Data Corporation

Founded in April 2015, AI Data Corp has operated for over 20 years, focusing on protecting and utilizing both corporate and individual data assets. With more than 10,000 corporate clients and over one million customers, the company has established a solid reputation in data ecosystems ranging from sharing to recovery. Its cloud data management and forensic investigation services have garnered recognition, including the prestigious Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award.

About LegalTech Corporation

Founded in March 2021, LegalTech Corp aims to develop patent investigation and invention extraction platforms, alongside proprietary AI solutions. With a capital of 380 million yen, it seeks to address modern challenges through advanced technology and collaborative development platforms.