I. Case Introduction
The client is a leading global enterprise in humanoid robots, and it is facing planning challenges in protecting the extensive software system of its Walker series robots. ZYIP, the intellectual property agency, conducted an in-depth analysis of its technical architecture and innovatively proposed the "modular registration" strategy. It scientifically divided the original single overall software copyright application into nearly 8 independent computer software copyright registrations, achieving precise and three-dimensional protection of the core algorithms and functional modules, providing a new paradigm for the intellectual property management of complex AI systems.
II. Case Details
1.Customer Type/Industry
A global enterprise specializing in the research and manufacturing of humanoid robots, with its business covering full-stack technologies such as servo drives, motion control algorithms, and robot operating systems.
2. Customer Pain Points/Problem Description
(1) The software system is complex and large-scale: The software system of the Walker series robots is extensive and comprises multiple independent functional modules. Registering it as a single work cannot fully reflect its technical depth and breadth.
(2) The protection strategy is unclear: The enterprise lacks a comprehensive planning for copyright registration of the complex software system, making it difficult to determine the scope and granularity of registration.
(3) Core algorithm protection is insufficient: The key algorithm modules are integrated within the overall system and do not receive independent and prominent legal protection status.
3. Solutions and Processes
(1) In-depth Analysis of the Technical Architecture: The ZYIP team collaborated with the client's technical experts to conduct a layered and modular review of the ROSA operating system and the Walker software system.
(2) Module-based Registration Strategy Development:
- Identify and separate the core algorithm module for motion control
- Independently divide the modules for environmental perception and interaction processing
- Register the module for autonomous fall recovery independently
- Decompose the multi-modal human-computer interaction software module
(3) Implementation of the Registration Plan: Finally, a registration package covering nearly 8 key functional modules was formed, achieving an upgrade from "single protection" to "systematic protection".
4. Achievements/Results
(1) Expanded protection scope: From the original 1 registration, it has expanded to nearly 8 copyright registrations, with a 700% increase in protection scope.
(2) Improved protection accuracy: Achieved precise protection of core algorithm modules, laying the foundation for technology licensing and rights protection.
(3) Optimized management efficiency: Established a software copyright matrix management model, providing a clear registration management framework for subsequent software iterations and updates.
III. Case Significance
This case has pioneered a new model for protecting the software copyrights of large and complex AI systems. Through the modular registration strategy, not only has the intellectual property value of the software product been maximally exploited, but also a clear technical asset map has been established for the enterprise. This protection approach is particularly applicable to fields with high integration of technologies such as AI and robotics, providing a replicable methodology for optimizing software intellectual property management for similar technology enterprises, and promoting the industry's transformation and upgrading from "technology research and development" to "intellectual property assetization".
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