Anaqua Renews Partnership with Sony to Advance IP Innovation

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TOKYO, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Anaqua , the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today announced the renewal of its partnership with Sony Group Corporation ("Sony"). Under this agreement, Anaqua will support Sony in strengthening intellectual property as a core driver of its business strategy, innovation, and global growth. Anaqua was first selected by Sony as its IP management platform in 2018. The renewal of this partnership reflects Sony's evolving business strategy and the growing importance of intellectual property intelligence across its integrated operations. Anaqua will continue to support the consolidation and integration of Sony's IP management across its patents, designs, trademarks, and related rights for its global, cross-business units. Sony, which operates across diverse businesses: Games & Network Services, Music, Pictures, Entertainment Technology & Services, Imaging & Sensing Solutions, is one of the largest patent filers globally in its core technologies, such as gaming and imaging technologies. Furthermore, its portfolio consistently ranks among the most cited in those same fields, a widely recognized benchmark of genuine innovation. Sony's IP portfolio is as expansive as it is strategically vital. With the renewed agreement, Anaqua will continue to provide Sony with the AQX® platform, AcclaimIP analytics solution, and Patent and Design Annuities and Trademark Renewals services, while Sony actively evaluates and adopts Anaqua's advanced AI-powered capabilities, which aligns with its transformation objectives. These include AI solutions designed to deliver deeper insights, faster strategic planning, and stronger brand and innovation governance. "The pace of innovation is accelerating like never before," said Asashi Shimodaira, Head of IP and Technology Standardization, Sony Group. "Efficiency is crucial, and that's one of the key reasons why we chose Anaqua. The latest version with AI-powered functions promises significant process improvements. We aim to free up time for more strategic thinking." Through this strengthened collaboration, Anaqua will support Sony in shifting how the company uses IP: transitioning from traditional protection to a portfolio-driven, data-centric approach that informs decision-making across business units, accelerates innovation cycles, and supports emerging technologies and new market opportunities with Anaqua's AQX platform. "Sony has consistently been at the forefront of reimagining how intellectual property supports business growth," said Justin Crotty, CEO of Anaqua. "From our initial partnership to our evolving, long-term collaboration, we're proud to support Sony with AI-driven technologies that help turn IP into a powerful engine for innovation and competitive advantage."

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