Patents and Intellectual Property
SRI protects and discloses research results related to AI, quantum technology, energy, and observation/selection support systems in appropriate forms such as papers, know-how, software, and patents. Intellectual property is not just about securing rights; it is handled to clarify the boundary between joint research and social implementation.
Areas of Focus
- Observation, Intent, Selection, and Execution Management by AI
- Collaboration of Multiple AI Agents and Human Responsibility Management
- Conceptualizations for Quantum, Sensing, and Computing Applications
- Energy, Social Infrastructure, and Long-term System Design
- Knowledge Processing Foundations for Research, Education, and Media Generation
Separating Theory, Invention, and Implementation
Original theories, inventions protected by patents, and actual working products are not the same. We examine the technical configuration separated from theoretical ideas, prior art, feasibility, inventors, scope of rights, and social impact.
| Research | Questions, Theories, Mathematical Models, Verification |
|---|---|
| Invention | Specific Configurations to Solve Technical Challenges |
| Prototype | Operation Confirmation under Limited Conditions |
| Implementation | Social Implementation including Safety, Operation, Laws, and Costs |
Handling Public Information
Content pending application or during examination is published only as an outline, without compromising rights or the secrets of joint research partners. We clearly indicate the verifiable stage, avoiding confusion between “Conceptualizing,” “Applied for,” “Under Examination,” “Registered,” “Prototyped,” and “Demonstrated.”
Invention Activities Using AI
AI can assist with prior art research, organizing論点 (issues), examining examples, and proofreading. However, humans must confirm the inventorship, confidentiality, rights to input data, and accuracy of generated content. AI-generated proposals are not treated as novel inventions as they are.
Balance Between Disclosure and Protection
Sharing research results with society and protecting the IP necessary for implementation can coexist. We examine how to design the timing of disclosure, scope of public release, licensing, and joint research agreements so that research development is not hindered by being too closed off, and the foundation for implementation is not lost by being too open.
Joint Research and Licensing
For consultations regarding joint research, technology verification, licensing, and IP, please contact us with an outline of what can be publicly disclosed. Specific legal judgments and application practices are handled in cooperation with experts such as patent attorneys and lawyers.