U&I was started by 2003. It is a company specializing in the field of next-generation information technology, focusing on Bluetooth and audio technology in the field of wireless communication. It integrates R&D, production, sales and service， focuses on independent R&D and parallel ODM projects. Today, with the rapid development of the knowledge and economy, the protection of intellectual property rights and independent innovation are receiving more and more attention from the international community. U&I Technology has always attached great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights, actively independent innovation, and insisted on R&D investment. The innovation results of U&I Technology have been highly recognized by the industry and have made considerable progress and good development.
The historical achievements of intellectual property rights by U&I technology
U&I have always attached great importance to the protection of independent research and development and innovation achievements. Starting from applying for the first patent in 2005, we have continued to deploy patents in major countries and regions such as China, the United States, and Europe. At present, the total number of global patent applications by U&I technology is 180, of which 22 are Chinese invention patents. The scope of application includes: China, the United States, Japan, Europe and other countries and regions. The independent innovation achievements in the industry segmentation field are very outstanding.
The figure below is the number of patent applications over the years：
Since its establishment in 2006, U&I technology has insisted on independent research and development and obtained patent authorization. During the period from 2018 to 2020, the number of patent authorizations has increased rapidly with the development of enterprises. At present, our technology has accumulated more than 100 global patent authorizations and the effective number has exceeded 100. Among them, the patent types include: Chinese invention patents, Chinese utility model patents, Chinese appearance patent, American invention patent, American appearance patent, Japanese invention patent, Japanese appearance patent, European appearance patent.
The picture below is a calendar which shows the patent authorization status of U&I in science and technology:
U&I are well aware that intellectual property rights carry the company’s original intention of independent research and development and are an important basis for the company’s participation in market competition. Intellectual property rights not only protect the most direct innovation in the commercial market, but also condense the company’s long-term independent research and development technology accumulation. It is a huge intangible asset, and it can also contribute to the healthy development of the industry in commercial competition.
U&I Innovation development and intellectual property events
Science and technology innovation and development by U&I intellectual property related events：
In 2003, applied for the registration of the first corporate trademark "U&I".
In 2003, U&I completed the development of the first Bluetooth module (CSR V1.1), starting the road of independent research and development of U&I technology.
In 2006, we obtained the first product appearance patent authorization in China, which opened the intellectual property protection road independently developed by U&I technology.
In 2013, the company was authorized to patent related to intelligent magnetic control technology, which laid a technical foundation for the technology bearing and continuation of our automatic intelligent series of car headsets, intelligent magnetic series of sports headsets, and automatic pairing series of TWS Bluetooth headsets
In 2015, the company was granted the first technical invention patent in China, which enhanced its technological strength
In 2015, the "Magnetic Sixth Generation Smart Bluetooth Headset" was recognized as a national high-tech enterprise and won the "Beauty of Made in China" finalization award by the "Beauty of Made in China" organizing committee
In 2016, our products won Red Dot Award and Good Design Award.
In 2017, the product won the VGP Award.
In 2017, "Sports Bluetooth headsets, Car Bluetooth headsets, TWS Bluetooth earphones products" were recognized as high-tech products in Guangdong Province.
In 2017, it was recognized by the Guangdong Smart Bluetooth Headset Engineering Technology Research Center
In 2017, a number of patents were applied for protection overseas
In 2018, obtained European appearance patent authorization, and in the same year obtained Japanese appearance patent authorization
In 2018, many products won the Red Dot Award, GOOD DESIGN Award, IF Award, and VGP Award.
In 2018, a number of patents were authorized overseas
In 2019, passed the GB/T 29490-2013 standard certification of intellectual property management system
In 2019, participated in the formulation of the group standard "Bluetooth Headset Test Method" (T/CAIACN003-2020) and "Bluetooth Headset Technical Requirements" (T/CA109-2020)
In 2019, participated in the formulation of the group standards "Technical Requirements for Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones" and "General Specifications for Hand Wearable Products". > In 2019, it obtained the US appearance patent authorization and the European appearance patent authorization in the same year. > In 2020, obtain the US invention patent authorization
In 2020, passed the certification of Guangzhou Industrial Design Center
In 2021, the independently developed TWS Bluetooth headset BS346 won the Red Dot Award
In 2021, it obtained the authorization of Japanese invention patent
At present, U&I has become close partners with Japanese famous enterprises such as Softbank, Vodafone, KDDI, Elecom, etc., and are committed to build an international enterprise brand of "U&I". With high quality products, leading professional technology and good service system, the company has won a win-win situation with customers in more than 60 countries and regions in the world such as Japan, the United States and Europe. The series of Bluetooth headsets have taken a leading share in the consumer market for many years.
In the next few years, our technology will continue to guarantee investment in research and development, insist on independent research and development, continuous innovation, respect and protection of intellectual property rights, and through the promotion of patented technologies, the organic combination of R&D technology precipitation and product marketing will promote the realization of intellectual property values. Enhance the competitiveness and industry status of the company, and create value for customers and consumers!
