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Collaborative License Sales Platform for Robotics

In a groundbreaking partnership, AI Data Co. and LegalTech Inc. have introduced a comprehensive license sales platform specifically designed for the robotics industry. This new initiative aims to cultivate a novel revenue model that leverages intellectual property (IP) within the sector. By integrating AI technology for knowledge extraction, template structuring, and SaaS licensing, this platform is set to establish an infrastructure that facilitates the ongoing utilization of technical know-how in robotics.

Background of the Initiative

Japan’s robotics development landscape is rich with advanced control technologies and operational expertise. However, there has been a persistent issue where such innovations are neither systematically intellectual property-registered nor easily reusable, resulting in barriers to commercialization. With a substantial amount of knowledge becoming siloed due to an over-reliance on specific individuals, the dissemination of technology and service model diversification has been hindered. Recognizing and addressing these challenges, both companies have committed to providing an environment where companies can easily leverage their existing technologies through industry-specific IP templates supplied via a SaaS framework.

Challenges in the Robotics Sector

1. Untapped Robot Technologies: Many excellent robotic technologies remain unregistered as intellectual property, thus limiting their potential.
2. Personalization of Know-How: The reliance on individual expertise complicates the standardization and succession of knowledge.
3. Limited Monetization Opportunities: Converting technological advances into service models has not progressed, restricting avenues for profit generation.
4. Heavy Burden of Due Diligence: The significant workload associated with technology evaluation and the organization of necessary information for due diligence is challenging.

The Solution: Platform Structure

To tackle these issues, the new platform consists of several key components designed to streamline operations and foster innovation:

• - AI Kongming on IDX: This feature structures R&D data and operational logs, organizing the information needed for knowledge extraction and template development. A dedicated AI platform tailored for the robotics sector is available at IDX Robotics.

• - Tokkyo.Ai: This component organizes control algorithms, design templates, and operational know-how into IP templates, providing support for patent applications as necessary. More details can be found at MyTokkyo.

• - VDR Traceability Management: This system securely records the usage history of introduced companies, facilitating an optimal environment for technology assessment and validation.

• - License SaaS: The established templates can be offered industry-specifically, allowing businesses to implement them immediately.

• - Technology Evaluation Data Room: A dedicated data room will be set up to share technical information safely, preventing contamination and allowing for thorough evaluation in scenarios of M&A, fundraising, and technological due diligence.

Expected Outcomes

The deployment of this platform promises to achieve several key benefits:

• - Ensuring seamless inventions, protection, and sales processes that allow continuous engagement with robotic technologies.
• - Enhancing the reuse of intangible assets, making it easier to convey technological value.
• - Streamlining necessary assessments for financing and partnerships by improving efficiency in technology evaluation.
• - Reducing burdens on small to medium-sized robot enterprises regarding IP management, ultimately broadening their commercialization options.

Future Development

Looking ahead, the plan includes systematically developing templates for each industry, facilitating the adoption among domestic companies. As the platform matures, we also aim to extend its utility for technology evaluations and fundraising. Furthermore, there are considerations for offering the accumulated templates to foreign companies, allowing for international growth and collaboration.

About AI Data Co.

• - Founded: April 2015
• - Capital: 100 million JPY (with 1.525 billion JPY in capital reserves)
• - CEO: Takahito Sasaki
• - Headquarters: 4F, Metrocity Kamiyacho Building, 5-1-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Website: AI Data

AI Data Co. has been involved in the business of protecting and utilizing data assets for over 20 years, supported by a robust data and intellectual property infrastructure. With a client base comprising over 10,000 companies and more than a million customers, the company has consistently been recognized for its excellence in data ecosystem business practices, securing first place in sales for 16 consecutive years (BCN Award).

About LegalTech Inc.

• - Founded: March 2021
• - Capital: 380 million JPY (including capital reserves)
• - CEO: Tomoyuki Hirai
• - Headquarters: 4F, Toranomon 40MT Building, 5-13-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Website: LegalTech

LegalTech Inc. focuses on developing and providing platforms for patent research, invention extraction, and collaborative development, thus contributing to enhancing the overall efficiency in intellectual property management.