Announcement

We are now in the era of the Internet of Things (IoT), in which various things that have not been connected via networks hitherto, such as home electronics and automobiles, can be done so. Also, we are moving toward the 5G era, i.e., the fifth generation mobile communication system, in which larger amounts of data can be exchanged in real time. Meanwhile, standard essential patents (SEPs) are being used for manufacturing products using advanced communication technologies, such as IoT. Licensing negotiations that were conducted among companies in the telecommunications industry also are now being conducted between and among different industries. As a result, new issues have arisen about licensing agreements in terms of, for example, differences in licensing rules and methods of determining royalties.

Under these circumstances, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) is working to formulate guidelines to be used to help prevent or smoothly resolve disputes over SEPs. At this symposium, experts from within and outside Japan, including researchers from RIETI, legal professionals, and intellectual property professionals, will collaborate to discuss and report on the current and future issues involving SEPs. Discussions will be held on international arbitrations that are expected to settle licensing negotiations and disputes involving SEPs immediately in an integrated manner.

Information

• Time and Date: 9:30-18:00, Tuesday, March 13, 2018 (Registration starts at 9:00)


• Venue: Kioi Conference, Main Room (Kioicho 1-4, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)


• Languages: Japanese / English (with simultaneous interpretation)


• Admission: Free


• Host(s): Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI) / Japan Patent Office (JPO)


• Seating Capacity: 200 (Pre-registration required)


• Contact: Ms. MARUTAKE at RIETI (E-mail）
  Tel: 03-3501-8398

For more information, https://www.rieti.go.jp/en/events/18031301/info.html