Protecting Intellectual Property

Rogers’ Intellectual Property (IP) contributes to our ability to effectively conduct our business and achieve our business objectives. We protect our IP through various means, including patents, confidentiality agreements, and by safeguarding it against improper disclosure. Our IP is intended to be used in our legitimate business activities and may not be used or disclosed for any other purpose without proper authorization. We also respect the IP rights of others and will not knowingly violate the valid IP rights of third parties.

What is expected of you?

• Actively participate in company IP development activities relevant to your role, including disclosure of inventions and potentially patentable ideas.
• Take all steps necessary to protect company IP by implementing all safeguards required by Company policy.
• Make sure all IP, including emails, is marked per the Company’s data classification guidelines.
• Do not disclose confidential information, including information about Rogers’ development capabilities, equipment, and laboratories, unless you have been authorized to do so per company policy or required by applicable law and only on a need-to-know basis.
• Notify your supervisor if you have any questions or concerns regarding the development, use, or protection of the Company’s IP.
• Notify a supervisor if you see any person misusing or not protecting any Company IP.
• Do not disclose confidential information from or about a former employer. If you leave Rogers, do not take any Rogers confidential or proprietary information with you and do not disclose this information outside of Rogers or to a subsequent employer.
• If any third party attempts to gain improper access to Rogers’ IP, promptly notify the Legal & Compliance Department.
• Exercise due diligence to understand the IP rights of third parties and avoid infringing on the valid IP rights of others.
• Know that anything you create within the scope of your employment with Rogers may be considered Company IP.