Because Isofoton has a strong international presence, determining where to seek IPRs is very important. Decisions as to which applications should be protected where are linked to the specific type of technological application and the markets in which it is used. To facilitate a smooth decision making process, the company divides its strategic markets into two segments. The first segment is the market for PV applications connected to the electric grid. This is mostly in Europe, Japan and the United States. In this segment, Isofoton takes a broad approach, seeking IPRs for everything related to its technologies and their applications.