Sumitomo Forestry Group conducts intellectual property classroom training for employees under a systematic program that compiles content appropriate to each department. The purpose is to systematically teach the correct knowledge and fundamental actions for handling intellectual property from the perspectives of compliance and the risk management of intellectual property. In fiscal 2019, Sumitomo Forestry held eight training sessions on intellectual property for employees and managers in charge of research and development as well as marketing and planning at the Tsukuba Research Institute, business departments and affiliate companies in an effort to ensure thorough compliance and risk management of intellectual property.
We have also established an environment in which all Sumitomo Forestry Group employees can access intellectual property-related classes that places emphasis on aspects of compliance at all times through our e-learning website. This course is a mandatory course that must be taken by each Sumitomo Group employee every year.
