History

Organization Name	Period	Notes
Intellectual Property Brand Association 知財ブランド協会	January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2015	Founded as a voluntary organization
General Incorporated Association, Intellectual Property Brand Association 一般社団法人知財ブランド協会	April 1, 2015 – February 22, 2016	Incorporated as a general incorporated association
General Incorporated Association, Intellectual Property Registration Association 一般社団法人知財登録協会	February 23, 2016 – March 31, 2016	Renamed and prepared for transition to public-interest status
Public Interest Incorporated Association, Intellectual Property Registration Association 公益社団法人知財登録協会	April 1, 2016 – April 27, 2020	Certified as a public interest incorporated association under the Cabinet Office
The Society of Intellectual Revolution (SIR) 公益社団法人知財経営協会	April 28, 2020 – Present	Renamed
The Society of Intellectual Revolution (SIR) 公益社団法人知財経営協会	June 25, 2026	Approved as an organization eligible to receive donations qualifying for the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.