Practical Strategies for Managing Trade Secret Breaches and Responses at Upcoming Seminar

Upcoming Seminar on Trade Secret Management

Event Overview

A crucial seminar titled "Practical Strategies for Managing Trade Secret Breaches and Responses" will be held on October 7, 2026. Led by Naoki Kurokawa, an experienced attorney and patent agent from the Mimura Komatsu Law Office, this session aims to equip businesses with the knowledge to effectively handle trade secret incidents.

Registration Information

Interested participants can attend in person or opt for online options:

- Venue: SSK Seminar Room, 4th Floor, Zaimaックス Nishi-Shinbashi Building, 2-6-2 Nishi Shinbashi, Minato City, Tokyo
- Date and Time: October 7, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (JST)
- Live Stream: Available via Zoom webinar
- Archived Viewing: Recordings will be accessible for two weeks post-seminar allowing for flexible viewing times.

Focus of the Seminar

The presentation will cover the crucial aspects of responding to trade secret leaks and influxes, especially in light of the recent revisions to the Trade Secret Management Guidelines by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. Key topics will include:

1. Recent Cases of Trade Secret Violations: Understanding where legal actions succeed and where companies often give up.
2. Leakage and Influx: Identifying the risks of becoming an offending company and essential elements to include in employee contracts upon hiring.
3. Managing Secrets in Legal Contexts: Adapting internal management procedures to meet legal standards and using tools such as generative AI and cloud services effectively.
4. Initial Response to Incidents: Best practices on what actions to take and what to avoid during the critical early stages of an incident.
5. Role Distribution Immediately After Discovery: Clarifying the responsibilities of legal, intellectual property, IT, HR, and general affairs departments.
6. Preservation of Evidence and Internal Investigations: Guidelines on the extent of log preservation, handling devices and accounts, and the order of interviews.
7. Collaboration with Law Enforcement: Discussing optimal timings for consultations, the facts that should be conveyed, and the documentation required.
8. Options for Responsibility Pursuit: Constructing a response strategy for former employees, their new employers, and current staff.
9. Q&A Session and Networking: An interactive segment for attendees to ask questions and exchange contact information.

Why Attend?

With the increasing fluidity in the workforce, companies are facing unique threats related to trade secrets. The seminar seeks to provide you with essential strategies to protect your business, ensure compliance with updated regulations, and learn from recent legal precedents. Through this event, you can gain insights that are crucial for maintaining robust trade secret management in today's competitive landscape.

About the Organizer

The seminar is organized by the New Society System Institute (SSK), which has specialized in conducting business seminars for over 28 years. Annually, SSK hosts around 500 seminars, focusing on quick delivery of strategic, marketing, and technological insights to help businesses thrive. For additional information about this seminar or to inquire further, please contact: