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Anaqua’s AQX Platform Selected To Manage Yazaki's Global IP Portfolio

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, an innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services provider, announced its platform has been selected by Yazaki Corporation to streamline, unify, and elevate the management of its worldwide IP portfolio.

Yazaki, recognised for its expertise in wire harnesses, meters, and next-generation automotive technologies, will deploy the AQX platform to unify global IP operations, enhance decision-making with advanced analytics, and ensure secure, centralised portfolio management.

As an enterprise managing a large and diverse set of IP assets across multiple regions, Yazaki sought a modern, scalable solution to support its long-term innovation strategy while simplifying day-to-day operations.

In a statement, Anaqua Chief Executive Officer, Justin Crotty said the selection of the AQX platform underscores the company’s commitment to delivering flexible, secure, and insight-driven IP management solutions that meet the evolving needs of global innovators.

The AQX platform stood out for its flexibility, powerful analytics, and ability to standardise workflows across global teams, ensuring consistency, transparency, and efficiency throughout the organisation.

The platform provides integrated IP data management with patent office connectivity for accuracy and compliance, advanced dashboards and analytics for strategic decision-making, and scalable global implementation to support Yazaki’s expanding operations.

Yazaki will also leverage Anaqua’s integrated Annuity Services (AQS) to unify IP financial tracking and gain full visibility into the lifecycle cost of its patent families. 

With tools like HyperView dashboards and the Annuities Decision Report (ADR), Yazaki’s IP team will be equipped with actionable insights and a centralised workspace to enable faster, data-driven decisions.

-- BERNAMA