Since 2009, SKS has implemented the Taiwan Intellectual Property Management System (TIPS) and obtained certification as a qualified TIPS enterprise. In 2010, the Company established the Intellectual Property Review Group and implemented an IP management system. The primary assets under management include patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. During the initial phase, the Company actively participated in the TIPS certification process and became a qualified TIPS enterprise, and it has also frequently shared its experiences through events organized by the Institute for Information Industry. TIPS has been in operation at SKS for over 15 years, fostering a correct understanding of intellectual property among employees.
Since 2014, IP management has been integrated into the Company's internal control system as one of the mechanisms to mitigate operational risks. Although the Company has not reapplied for formal certification, it continues to uphold the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) management cycle by conducting internal IP audits and self-assessments annually, the results of which are reported to the Board of Directors at the end of each year.
Through structured annual IP training and interviews, the Company ensures that all departments remain familiar with the IP management system. Combined with periodic internal self-assessments, this process helps verify the effectiveness of the relevant responsible units. In the 2024 internal self-assessment, four departments were evaluated based on issues identified in the 2023 IP management system. A total of 11 items were audited, with two recommendations issued across two departments. All recommendations were related to document control. These will be re-examined during the 2025 TIPS internal self-assessment to further refine the document control process.