The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and the European Commission (DG SANTE) jointly organised the international seminar on animal health in Tokyo.
Seminar on Internet of Things (IoT) and 3D printing in IP: a European/Japanese comparative analysis
01
Mar
2018
This seminar was intended to cast a light on how the new technologies of IoT and 3D printing may benefit from the current IP system and reciprocally, how the IP system has to be adapted to such cutting-edge technologies.
The key points of discussion were the following:
a) The current status of IoT and 3D printing from the point of view of intellectual property. Exploring further, the commonalities and differences in the examination process of Japan and Europe through reviewing most recent IoT and 3D printing related patent applications and inventions.
b) The scope and limit of the international framework of Intellectual Property reviewed with emphasis on Europe and Japan, to serve businesses in IoT and 3D printing.
c) Impacts on businesses were discussed in light of IoT and 3D printing stimulating new discussions in the IP sphere.
Seminar report: Internet of Things (IoT) and 3D printing in IP: a European/Japanese comparative analysis
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Seminar report: the EU-Japan EPA: Mission Accomplished
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Special Seminar on the EU-Japan EPA: Mission Accomplished
28
Feb
2018
During the seminar. speakers explained the most important elements of the agreement from their own viewpoint and expressed hopes for further development of EU-Japan relationship.
Seminar report: EU-Japan Support Mission in the Space sector Link & Launch Workshop
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Seminra report: EU-Japan Energy Business Seminar : Towards Flexible Energy Systems
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Seminar report : EU and Japan - How digital trade can support business
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Seminar report : All hands on deck: partnership building to deliver on climate action
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