patents

The European Unified Patent System and Legal Considerations on Generative AI in the EU and Japan

Dec

2023

This event took place at The Delegation of the European Union to Japan in Tokyo. Please click on the title for more details.

Technology Transfer Webinar – Challenging Third Party's Application/Patents before the JPO

Jun

2023

When you develop your business in Japan, having an efficient patent protection strategy is a must. In this webinar you will learn about these procedures and get an understanding of the differences between Japan and Europe.

Release of Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2022

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has compiled trends surrounding intellectual property (IP) at home and abroad, as well as its own initiatives into the Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2022, with the aim of deepening public interest in IP systems and understanding of them.

Technology transfer webinar 28: Patents: Patentability of Software Inventions and AI – Overview of Legal Systems and Recent Trends

Jun

2019

28-06-19 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM CETPatents: Patentability of Software Inventions and AI – Overview of Legal Systems and Recent Trends in Germany, Japan

Technology Transfer Webinar 27: Patent Enforcement in Japan – How to efficiently utilize your patent rights

May

2019

27-05-19 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM CET

Technology Transfer Webinar 20: Patents: Utility Models – Overview of Requirements, Procedures and Tactical Use in Europe and Japan

Jun

2018

29-06-18 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM CET What are Utility Models and how can I best implement them in company`s IP strategy? What are the procedures and requirement to register

Technology Transfer Webinar 18: Patents: Opposition proceedings and nullity actions - a comparison between Europe and Japan

Apr

2018

27-04-18 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM CETWhat are the facts and advices regarding the countermeasures against a competitors patent?Once the

EU-Japan Centre's News

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is organizing the 13th edition of the…

Last chance to apply - WCM training October 2026

Call for Applications: WCM October 2026 – 56th edition Applications are now open for the 56th…

Call for experts - Sectoral and cross-cultural workshops (Market Access workshops)

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for experts who specialize in specific industrial sectors…

Last chance to apply - Biotech mission to Japan 2026

Last call for applications: Biotech Business Mission to Japan 2026 The EU-Japan Centre is…

Last chance to apply - Digital mission to Japan 2026

Last call for applications: Digital Solutions Business Mission in Japan 2026 The EU-Japan Centre…

Call for Applications: Industry Experts for Business Training Modules (day 2)

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is seeking experienced industry specialists to serve…

Events

Japan

16/03/2026 - 19/03/2026

Green Business Mission in Japan

The next mission will take place from 23-26 March, 2027 Planned application period: September - early November 2026 Please note that this page is still under construction; content relating to…

Japan

05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026

Biotech Business Mission in Japan

Mission dates: 05 - 09 Oct 2026 Are you active in the biotech, pharma, or related healthcare sectors and seeking business, technology, or collaboration opportunities in Japan? This autumn, the EU-…

Library

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

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