Patent -involved patents such as military purposes must be kept confidential

(Tokyo Composite Electric) Japan Economic News reported on Sunday that the Japanese government intends to legislate may be used in the confidentiality of sensitive technology patents in the military field, and affected companies will be compensated.

It is reported that the content of the Economic Security Act that the Kishida Government is formulating the project includes reviewing the potential military use of technical patent applications, such as uranium concentration technology that can be used to develop nuclear weapons, and cutting -edge innovation technologies such as quantum.

Japan will set up a group consisting of personnel from the Ministry of National Defense, the National Security Bureau and other government agencies to evaluate the application of sensitive patent.Other countries make patent applications.

The official will pay about the existing patents of the same kind, paying about the compensation of about 20 years of permit income to the affected enterprises or researchers.The permit is usually 3%to 5%of the sales.

At present, the patent applied in Japan is generally disclosed after 18 months, which means that foreign governments and enterprises and terrorists can obtain this information.

It is reported that Japan will also review key infrastructure operators such as telecommunications and power networks, as well as equipment procurement of financial enterprises.Before installing a device or computer system provided by a third -party, operators must first submit relevant plans to the government to prevent potential national security risks, such as network attacks that may be paralyzed key systems.

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Senda regards economic security as a key pillar of Japan's growth strategy.The purpose of the Economic Security Act is to strengthen the supply chain, ensure the security and reliability of key infrastructure, and strengthen the cooperation of officials and citizens in cutting -edge technology.

It is reported that the framework of this legislation will be announced as soon as it will be announced next month. It is expected to be passed by the cabinet in February and implemented in fiscal 2023.The report did not quote the source.