Today is World Intellectual Property Day 💡
This year's theme is "IP and the Sustainable Development Goals," and at Elkem, we're proud to support the 2030 Agenda by leveraging innovation, technology, and creativity to address developmental challenges and opportunities.
We devote considerable effort and resources to R&D activities, with more than 3.5% of our 2023 revenues dedicated to new products and processes. With the help of our 550+ researchers worldwide, we filed over 60 new patent applications and utility models last year.
Elkem has well known trademarks in the market that are older than 40 years. These trademarks have played a crucial role in the success of our business strategy. By protecting Elkem’s intellectual property through patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, we have secured our ability to differentiate our products and services.
IP is a powerful tool for driving growth and sustainable development, as it encourages and amplifies innovative and creative solutions that are critical to our collective future.
Aligned with UN's SDG 9, we're working to build a resilient infrastructure. For instance, our Elkem Microsilica® additive for high-strength concrete can help reduce the utilization of cement in concrete production. Cement production is one of the most CO2 emitting industries.
UN's SDG 11 is another critical area, where we contribute with products such as Bluesil® silicone and Silgrain® silicon, focused on developing sustainable cities and communities. Some of our Bluesil® RT Foam silicone range is patented and used for battery thermal management in EVs. Other Bluesil® products are used for insulation and protection of cables in EV and hybrid vehicles. Silgrain® silicon is used as raw material to produce polysilicon, which in turn is used to produce solar cell panels.
In line with UN's SDG 3, our Silbione® silicone range contributes to the development of technology used to prevent disease, fight illness, and improve lives, with applications such as prosthetics and biomedical silicones. Specific applications for soft skin adhesive are patented, among others.
At Elkem, IP is an essential tool that helps us provide advanced material solutions, shaping a better and more sustainable future. Happy World IP Day!
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