On March 23, 2021, the Patent Office held a "DEMO DAY" results presentation of the IPAS2020, an IPAS2020, which accelerates the growth of startups on both business and intellectual property.The iPas2020 has been conducting intellectual property mentering for 15 companies adopted from 113 applications for about 5 months.DEMO DAY announced the achievements obtained by the support company through the iPas2020.
The Patent Office has been conducting an intellectual property acceleration program (IPAS) since 2018 to support the formulation of intellectual property strategies linked to the startup business strategy.The iPas dispatches an intellectual property mentering team with an intellectual property expert and a business expert who has experience in startup to a supporting company, supporting the construction of intellectual property strategies that suit business.In the two -year iPas business in FY2018 and FY2019, a total of 25 companies have been started, the number of patents applied for after the start of support, 10 companies have achieved funds after support, one company exit (invested (invested).Successful to collect profits from the startup companies that people have supported.
In 2020, IPAS was adopted by INAHO Corporation, Cellid Co., Ltd., GCE Instate Co., Ltd., Amvar Co., Ltd., Space Shift Co., Ltd., Corporation, Herbio Co., Ltd.Genics, Annout Co., Ltd., Jerikle Co., Ltd., STAND THERAPEUTICS Co., Ltd.The following reports the results announcement pitch of each company conducted on Demoday.
Currently, the “iPas2021” open call for “iPas2021” is being held on July 19, 2021.If you are considering the application, please refer to the results announcement in this article.
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INAHO -A strategy that makes use of the strengths of our technology from a patent survey
INAHO is a startup that develops vegetable harvest robots.Previously, it has developed an automatic harvest robot that supports harvesting work that requires a visual visual judgment, and has been provided to farmers in the RaaS (Robot as ASAS) billing model that responds to the yield.
The iPas made a priority based on the patent survey, applied for one patent, and gave a mentor's advice, and set up a job invention rules in the company.In addition, by investigating similar companies, we reviewed the current business model and drafted a new business idea.
Cellid - ultra -thin, high -viewing angle AR display and driver's basic technology
CELLID is a startup established in 2017, which develops and sells see -through displays for AR glass and spatial recognition software (Cellid Salm).The AR display module developed by the company features a thin and world larger 60 -degree viewing angle of 1.6 mm or less, and is scheduled to release a prototype in 2021.Cellid Salm, a display river, has functions such as large -scale spatial recognition, high -speed processing, and space sharing between users.
In the support of the IPAS, a patent strategy has been formulated and the right of basic technology is being promoted.Four patent applications for inventions related to Cellid Salm are being prepared.Regarding hardware, 12 basic patents are being prepared, and patents for inventions on patents, designs, and UI after the product are released.We conducted a pre -technical survey and listed companies that could compete, so we plan to make use of it in future intellectual property strategies.
GCE Institute -Conducted SWOT analysis and pre -technical surveys for commercialization from 2023
GCE Institute is a startup established in 2016, which researches and develops environmental thermal power generation technology.The company's environmental thermal power generation technology "ambient power generation" is 1.There is no temperature difference and thermal power generation technology only by heating sources, 2.It has three features: a thin thermoelectric element that uses nanotechnology and 3.23 to 100 degrees.It will be commercialized after 2023 and aims for autonomous distributed power supply.
As an initiative on the IPAS, we conducted a SWOT analysis in order to list the current issues from the aspect of the intellectual property, conducted a SWOT analysis, and conducted an intellectual property portfolio to build an intellectual property portfolio in Japan and the United States.
Amvar -Applying 4 patents on magnesium collection from seawater
Anvar is 1.2. Collection of magnesium contained in seawater.3. Fixing carbon dioxide generated from thermal power generation, etc.We are working on technology development based on the three businesses: the production of methane and hydrogen in the basement.
The iPas focuses on magnesium collection business and applied for four patents related to magnesium extraction and reduction.As a result of the initiatives, we cited measures to recognize the importance of the business plan and to review patent applications.
Space Shift -To embody the patent strategy and use it for financing and developing new customers
Space shift is a space startup established in 2009, which is the main business of satellite data analysis.The company has developed software that automatically analyzes the vast amount of data obtained from Earth Observatory satellites with artificial intelligence and converts it to useful information for various applications.Mematic detection of millimeters in millimeters can be detected by using data obtained from radar satellites, and services that detect a slight inclination of tower apartments and detect new buildings have already been put into practical use.
The issues of intellectual property strategy were assumed to be protected by the current development, the influence of existing patents for things to be developed, and strategies in collaboration with large companies.The iPas has created a patent strategy based on the results of a patent strategy based on the results of the patent survey of its own technology, implementing pre -technology surveys, and a concrete application schedule.In business mentoring, the patent strategy analyzed the impact of the patent strategy to the capital policy, the actions for the procurement of the series B, the sorting necessary items, the review of the sales strategy, and the specific advice on sales materials.
Copy -Research and development of XAI and QAAI technology to introduce AI in the mission critical area
Copy provides AI development and solutions focusing on AI operation and quality control.Blackbox -type AI has a bottleneck for explanatory possibilities and quality verification, and the introduction of this in the mission critical area has not progressed.The company has developed the COFINDE FOR FACTORY, a solution that uses XAI technology and QAAI (QUALITY Assurable AI), which can be explained, to verify the vulnerabilities in real environment and vulnerabilities in external attacks.
As an issue for business and intellectual property, I applied to iPas because I was worried about how to assemble and market with large companies and marketing because of the lack of business human resources.Through mentoring, we are working on collaboration strategies with large companies that make use of intellectual property, re -working on sales materials, build a collaborative survey, build a QAAI / XAI intellectual property concept, and apply for trademarks, and are now preparing for patent applications.
Herbio - Developed a wearable thermometer and physical condition record app that monitors deep body temperature
Herbio is a startup that develops the wearable thermometer "picot" and the physical condition record software.Many diseases have a characteristic of body temperature fluctuations during fever, and can detect and diagnose early by detecting corresponding fluctuation patterns.In the body thermometer that measures the skin temperature, the outside air and vaporization heat are impaired and the deep body temperature cannot be measured.It is a mechanism that visualizes data using this device and physical condition record application "Carekara" and management dashboard.
The iPas has worked on reviews and advice on contracts for joint research, building marketing strategies, identifying intellectual financial features, and rights for mass production.In addition to the structure of the hardware itself and the core vital collection system, the result was to create a contract from the viewpoint of intellectual property protection.In December 2021, the funding of ¥ 12 billion was completed, and pharmaceutical certification was scheduled in early 2022.
Light Touch Technology -Develop a non -invasive blood sugar sensor device that reduces the burden on diabetic patients
Light touch technology has developed a blood sugar sensor that does not require blood collection.With a blood glucose level measurement technology using a high -brightness of the core technology, the blood sugar level can be measured in about 5 seconds by holding the finger over the sensor.First of all, the company is advanced to type 1 diabetes and expands the target to type 2 diabetic patients, aiming to expand a healthcare tool for the uneasiness and prevention of the diabetes reserve forces in the future.
In the IPas mentering, a user interview was conducted again to discuss the concept of the product and build a target needs hypothesis.He also applied for pre -development consultation to PMDA (the General Organization of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices), listed priority, and narrowed down market research as an alliance strategy.In intellectual property, we worked on the current application, analysis of obtained patents, and the construction of an in -house intellectual property system.Building a new business model is a future issue.
GENICS -Developing a next -generation fully automatic brush that can just give oral care
GENICS has developed a fully automatic toothbrush that supports simple and reliable oral care.The brushing mechanism that moves the brush automatically along the dentition is adopted, and both the outside and the inside of the teeth can be brushed simultaneously without moving the hands.
In terms of iPas, the business aspects include the classification of the target customer, organizing business models, creating business explanatory materials, creating KPI (important business evaluation index) design, PL (profit and loss statement), and authentication for welfare equipment.We examined the business development using the elements.In the intellectual property, we conducted a patent that has been applied for in -house, conducted a patent survey of other companies, examined future patent application strategies, trademark surveys, etc., and put it in mind for PCT application (international application based on the Patent Cooperation Treaty).We are preparing a proposal for patent applications, preparing for trademarks and patents.
Anout -Develop a surgical map creation AI to improve the success rate of endoscopic surgery
The announcement is a startup founded in July 2020, developing an endoscopic surgery support AI that contributes to the decrease in surgical complications.AI analyzes the information of the dissection structure recognized by the surgeon during surgery in real time, creating a surgical map that clarifies the fine structure, position, and ambiguous boundaries, and supports the surgeon.
IPAS2020 applies for the establishment, receiving mentoring from three specialists, patent attorneys, lawyers, and investors, clarifying core technologies with competitive advantage, brushing up in -house intelligence, organizing and maintaining legal affairs.Was done.
Jelicle -Injecting gel into the patient's body and developing endogenous tissue regeneration technology that regenerates cells and tissue
Jerict is working on a new regenerative medicine technology (endative tissue regeneration) that activates cells and promotes the regeneration of the tissue by driving newly developed gels into the patient's body.The gel to be used is a "TETRA-PEG gel" consisting of 99 % of water and 1 % PEG (polyethylene glycol), which has the characteristics corresponding to various requests required for medical gel, and hematopathic and regenerative medicine.It can be used for scaffolding materials, adhesion prevention, tissue sealant, etc.By using TETRA-PEG gel, it is possible to regenerate the tendon that was not possible with conventional regenerative medicine.
Applied on IPas to develop this endogenous regeneration into a strong industry in Japan.In mentoring, first organizing issues, formulating development strategies and derivative strategies, formulating new application strategies to protect business, tackling patents and know -how, formulating alliance without selling patents, and in the future.We decided the rights policy.In the future, the company plans to create a contract that has been dropped from the Alliance strategy, expand the alliance, acquire patents from another angle, and build a multiple structure patent network.
STAND THERAPEUTICS-
Stand Therapeutics develops intractable diseases treatments using the intracellular antibody "Stand" technology.The effective treatment method for pancreatic cancer has not been established, and the 5 -year survival rate is extremely low, less than 10 %.The company succeeded in developing an intracellular antibody STAND that can approach the pancreatic cancer driver gene KRAS.We are working on optimization for clinical development of "anti-KRAS-STAND".
As a result of iPas mentoring, it has been unified into a simple business model that assumes enhancing intellectual property through its patent application.In addition, the drug discovery business covered with basic patents and material patents, and for antibody protein production support projects, a patent strategy has been established that can be expected to protect the multifaceted patent of technology and business by holding down the method patent.
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In order to spread robots to eliminate labor shortages, the cost reduction of programming is the challenge.Chitocerobotics has developed a robot operation platform, a robot operation platform, which can operate robots immediately with no cords.By implementing the "Algoza", which is an algorithmized human nervous system, in a robot, it is a mechanism that can respond to detailed movements like humans without programming in advance.It was released in 2021 and provides dishwashing auxiliary robots and food serving robots for restaurants and food factories.
As a result of the IPas mentering, the business policy has been reviewed from technology -led to customer -oriented, and has been changed strategically not only in intellectual property of robot arm control technology but also for many end effectors.The product strategy was a major change in business, from robots' research and development to a new product system, Crewbo, a service called “Crewbo”.
JIJ -Improvement of intellectual property for the release of the cloud calculation base "JIJCLOUD"
JIJ is a startup from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, which develops optimization algorithms and software using quantum and winging computers.In order to solve the difficulty in calculating the business operator, the beta version of the cloud service "JIJCLOUD", which can use the quantum and wing computers at the tip without specialized knowledge, will be released soon.He also conducts joint research and development to utilize quantum animaling and winging computers together with energy and network operators.
The iPas focused on strengthening intellectual property on JIJCLOUD, investigating other companies in intellectual property, reinforcing existing goods, and preparing the terms of use and license agreements.
Regel -How to convert the technology of regenerative medicine by self -cells into intellectual property
Regules are working on research on treatments that effectively suppress inflammatory diseases such as autoimmune diseases and rejection after organ transplantation, utilizing "TREG cells" with immunosuppressive functions.The company has developed a method that can extract antigen -specific control T cells as many as treatment.It has succeeded in securing high -performance and stable control T cells from patients' self -cells.However, since this TREG cell is the same as the one in the body, the newness and inventivity are in the know -how, and it was an issue how to establish intellectual property.
In the first half of the iPas support period, the features of the product are organized to concrete the business we aim for, and based on that, the business story is designated.In the second half, he repeatedly examined a complaint plan, taking into account business restrictions, and worked on the formation of intellectual property strategies.
That's it for the report.The 15 startups that participated this time have been built in intellectual property strategies according to the businesses and issues, and it has been found that the intellectual property acceleration program in FY2020 was meaningful.I would like to look forward to the further growth of each company.
The iPas is also recruiting in FY2021.You can download the application form and application form from the site in the IP Base below.
URL: https://ipbase.go.jp/support/startupxip/
The startups for startups are from June 14, 2021 (Monday) to July 19, 2021 (Monday).The support period is from October 2021 to around February 2022.If you want to reinforce and grow intellectual property, please apply by all means.
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