The EU-Japan Centre in Tokyo is regularly publishing "Industry and Policy News" from various Japanese language sources of potential interest, including newly released policy documents, surveys, and official statements, in the context of EU-Japan industrial cooperation and is pleased to announce the February 2017 issue.

Topics covered in the February issue:

LEGISLATION AND POLICY NEWS
・Guidebook for Utilization of Camera Images Formulated
・Scope of Applications for Trademark Registration Entitled to the Accelerated Examination/Appeal Examination Systems Expanded
・A New "Fukudzukuri 4.0" Project Started on an Existing IT Platform
・Winners of the 3rd Nippon Venture Awards Announced

COMPANY NEWS
・Nidec ASI Closes Contract for a Large Order for UK's Power Storage System
・Construction of the Second Mega Solar Power Station in the Disaster Hit Minami-Soma Area of Fukushima Announced
・TEPCO Organizes an Idea Competition for Better EV Use

ADDITIONAL TOPICS
・Memorandum of Understanding for IoT Cooperation between Japan and India Concluded
・European Vegetable Growers Group in Saitama Wins an Innovation Network Award
・Creating Winners' Medals from Discarded Electronic Devices