Ushio INE, the INE division of Ushio Group, has recently officially signed a brand and trademark licensing agreement with ams OSRAM. The execution of this agreement enables Ushio INE to continuously operate core specialty lighting products under the ams OSRAM brand, fully ensuring the smooth transition and stable operation of existing businesses, while supporting the company to further advance its strategic layout in the global specialty lighting market.
This collaboration marks a key milestone following Ushio Group’s acquisition of ams OSRAM’s former industrial and entertainment lighting business. The agreement defines clear follow-up operation and development plans for ams OSRAM’s specialty lighting products, effectively sustaining the value of the brand, product portfolio and global partnership network, and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests as well as user experience of end customers worldwide to the maximum extent.
For decades, ams OSRAM’s specialty lighting products have earned an outstanding market reputation and wide industry recognition in high-barrier sectors including theatres, stage entertainment, industrial manufacturing and special-scenario applications thanks to premium quality and consistent, dependable performance. Following the signing of the trademark licensing deal, Ushio INE will take full charge of global manufacturing, marketing, R&D and after-sales support for the relevant product lines, strictly adhering to the original quality benchmarks, technical specifications and service frameworks to guarantee unchanged customer experience and uncompromised service quality across the globe.
Per the contractual terms agreed by both parties, the licensed usage period of the ams OSRAM brand is specified separately for different product categories:
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Medical light sources, airport lighting fixtures, xenon lamps for cinema projection, semiconductor light sources and projector lamps: licensed to use the ams OSRAM brand until the end of 2027;
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Full-range entertainment lighting light sources and supporting accessories: brand licensing valid through the end of 2031, upon which both parties may evaluate renewal based on partnership performance.
Takuya Matsumoto, President and CEO of Ushio INE, commented that the signing of the trademark licensing agreement secures business continuity for global partner customers and clarifies the long-term development roadmap of the product lineup. Stable, continuous and reliable products and services constitute the fundamental principle guiding the company’s services for worldwide clients. This partnership completely eliminates uncertainties in business handover stemming from industry mergers and acquisitions. Going forward, the company will consistently uphold high-quality delivery standards and keep supplying stable, professional, premium products and one-stop services to the global specialty lighting industry.
Marko Haas, Executive Vice President of Ushio INE, added that the conclusion of this agreement fully embodies the company’s core commitment to sustainable business development and information transparency. Adhering to transparent, long-term and sustainable operational principles, Ushio INE has formulated clear, comprehensive long-term development strategies for all ams OSRAM specialty lighting products covered by the deal. Moving ahead, the firm will leverage the strengths of the iconic brand to delve deeper into segmented specialty lighting tracks, striving to evolve into a globally oriented, professional and high-end comprehensive supplier of specialty lighting products.
Comprehensive Long-term Safeguards for Core Customer Interests
Centered on protecting customer rights and interests, this brand trademark licensing partnership stabilizes the entire chain of business, products and services to effectively benefit global customers:
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Guaranteed continuous supply: Maintain stable supply of ams OSRAM-branded specialty lighting products in compliance with the agreement, consolidate the global supply chain system and avoid supply disruptions;
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Unchanged quality standards: Preserve the original high-tier product quality and performance system to fully meet the demands of diverse high-end and professional specialty lighting scenarios;
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Upgraded technical services: Draw on accumulated technological expertise to deliver customized technical support and scenario-based application solutions better aligned with market trends and customer requirements;
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Shared global resources: Fully open Ushio Group’s global manufacturing & marketing footprint and full-cycle after-sales service system to boost service efficiency for customers;
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Full transparency and traceability: Disclose information regarding product iteration, system optimization and business adjustments openly throughout the process, fully guaranteeing customers’ right to know and legitimate usage rights.
The cooperation ultimately confirms that Ushio INE shall serve as the sole legitimate operator to run all categories of specialty lighting products covered by the trademark licensing agreement during its validity term, carry out global business under the widely recognized ams OSRAM brand, and ensure orderly and long-term business development.
About Ushio INE
In March 2026, Ushio Group completed the full acquisition of ams OSRAM’s former Industrial & Entertainment Lighting Division and established Ushio INE as a dedicated division. As a professional supplier focusing on specialty lighting, Ushio INE boasts a complete product portfolio covering stage entertainment, theatre lighting, cinema projection lighting, industrial manufacturing, medical optics, airport lighting and lighting for various special scenarios. Drawing on Ushio Group’s decades of profound engineering know-how, paired with global manufacturing deployment, mature applied technology systems and a comprehensive global customer service network, Ushio INE continues to deliver high-quality, highly stable specialty lighting products and professional supporting services to markets worldwide.
