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LegalTech’s Groundbreaking Tokkyo.AI: A New Era for Food Manufacturing

In a significant move, LegalTech Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, announced the launch of Tokkyo.AI, a specialized AI agent designed to assist food manufacturers in converting their proprietary packaging designs and preservation technologies into protected intellectual property. This tool aims to bolster the value of companies in the food sector by safeguarding their innovations against imitation and misuse.

The Growing Risk of Imitation

The food manufacturing industry has long been a fertile ground for innovation. Techniques for improving storage formulations in frozen and retort foods, the development of sustainable packaging materials, and functional package designs considering aesthetics and distribution efficiency are all crucial advancements. However, many of these innovations often go unprotected, increasing the risk of imitation - particularly with outsourcing and international expansion becoming more prevalent.

Introducing Tokkyo.AI

Tokkyo.AI is engineered to aid companies in the food sector by facilitating the patent application, management, and utilization of their unique innovations. This AI-driven tool provides a reliable avenue for food manufacturers to leverage their existing know-how effectively and convert it into legal protection.

Key Functionalities

• - Automatic Draft Generation: Users can simply input text and drawings regarding packaging technologies or preservation formulations, and Tokkyo.AI will automatically generate a draft for patent application.
• - Differentiation Analysis: The tool systematically extracts and organizes points of differentiation from competitor patents, offering stakeholders actionable insights.
• - Collaboration with Professionals: Tokkyo.AI assists with the preparation of claims and summaries, making the interface with patent attorneys seamless.

Learn more about Tokkyo.AI here.

A Practical Use Case

A frozen foods manufacturer utilizing Tokkyo.AI has successfully executed patent applications related to their packaging structure designed for long-term preservation and steam-resistant packing shapes. As they aimed to penetrate the Chinese market, Tokkyo.AI played a pivotal role in visualizing the differences between their product design and competitors. As a result, they significantly reduced the risk of imitation from OEM manufacturers, enhancing their market position.

Benefits of Implementation

• - Transforming Know-How into Protectable Assets: By converting manufacturing expertise and packaging technology into safeguarded knowledge, companies can create substantial value.
• - Competitive Advantage in Global Markets: Enhanced validation of technological differentiation provides a stronger footing in overseas negotiations and market entries.
• - Streamlining Application Processes: The efficiency gained through Tokkyo.AI not only reduces the workload but fosters better collaboration between development and intellectual property departments.

Future Prospects

Tokkyo.AI has already seen applications in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. With its expansion into the food industry, LegalTech aims to support a wide array of processed food companies—ranging from daily consumables to functional foods—in bolstering their competitive edges through intellectual property.

“A Time to Protect Knowledge as Intellectual Property”

Tokkyo.AI seeks to make hidden know-how within the food industry visible, transforming it into a competitive asset vital for cultivating future growth strategies and establishing a robust IP foundation.

Upcoming Event: AI/DX Forum on Legal Matters

On June 20, 2025, LegalTech will host a forum focused on legal DX and the utilization of AI. Here are the details:

• - Date: June 20, 2025 (Friday)
• - Time: 14:00 - 16:45 (Registration opens at 13:45)
• - Venue: Nikkei Hall & Conference Room, 6F, Nikkei Building, 1-3-7 Otemachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo

Access the venue here.

Note: The event will be available both online and in a hybrid format.

About LegalTech Corporation

• - Name: LegalTech Corporation
• - Establishment: March 2021
• - Capital: 380 million yen (including capital reserve)
• - CEO: Takahito Sasaki
• - Location: 4F, Toranomon 40MT Building, 5-13-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• - Website: www.legaltech.co.jp

LegalTech is dedicated to providing diverse services utilizing cutting-edge AI technology in the fields of intellectual property and legal tech. This includes the provision of the private AI patent management system