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26Nitto Group Report 2017For Enhanced Neighborhood Safety/SecurityThe Nitto Group is engaged in optimal intellectual property activities that are suited to each market in an effort to commercialize its technologies, services, and products in the new domains of Green (environment), Clean (new energy), and Fine (life science), as well as in existing domains, and to gain a greater share of such markets. By “protecting businesses with intellectual property,” we are expanding potential of our business strategies.The Group’s global patent application rate now stands high at 60%, and our intellectual property activities have become globalized in tandem with our business expansion. In recognition of such activities, the Nitto Group was selected by Clarivate Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters IP & Science) as one of its “2016 Top 100 Global Innovators” for the sixth consecutive year.05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,00020162015201420122013200620072008200920102011(Number of patent publications)*1: World Intellectual Property Organization *2: European Patent Ofce(Year of patent) publicationsWIPO*1EPO*2Taiwan　KoreaChinaUnited StatesJapan• Patent Publications of the Nitto Group (In Japan and major countries)Mr. Hino of Clarivate Analytics (right) presents a trophy to President Takasaki.For ExampleRapid development of communities can sometimes result in the deterioration of public order. At the request of those tasked with maintaining order, the Nitto Group applies its technologies to products and services that enhance the safety and security of neighborhoods.Latent Print Lifting Sheet for Crime Scene Investigations – JP SheetIn the past, collecting ngerprints required developing them by sprinkling powder where they were likely to exist and then lifting them onto the adhesive face of a gelatin sheet. Due to the heat sensitivity of such sheets, however, they cannot be used in such a way to collect ngerprints on the hood of a car during the summer.Nitto’s JP Sheet exhibits excellent heat and water resistance and offers clearer images, allowing even more ngerprints to be presented as evidence. Because it does not use powder and instead lifts ngerprints directly onto the adhesive sheet, staining or accidents involving ofce automation equipment and other items can be avoided.Developed in response to requests from the eld, the JP Sheet is currently used by police throughout Japan to help to increase efciency of scientic criminal investigations.Protecting Businesses with Intellectual PropertyLinking intellectual property rights allowing effective use of rights forcompetitive business advantageMarket-appropriateintellectual propertystrategiesBusiness growth (by business sector and area)Amalgamation of business and intellectual property Intellectual Property Activities Linking to Business ResultsInnovation for CustomersPushing forward in unisonwith business units 2017A clear ngerprint image can be collected even from a cup lled with hot water.JP Sheet