Exploring Technological Strategies of Leading Green Car Companies Through Patent Data

Seminar on Strategic Decision-Making Through Patent Information

On August 26, 2025, JPI (Japan Planning Institute) will host an insightful seminar titled "Exploring Technological Strategies of Leading Green Car Companies Through Patent Data." The event will feature speaker Mr. Takasuke Ishiguro, a Senior Manager at Mitsui & Co. Research Institute’s Intellectual Property Division, who will elaborate on the technological strategies of major players in the green car sector using patent data.

The main focus of this seminar is to understand how technological innovations and the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars are influencing the market dynamics across different regions. As the seminar unveils specific analyses of patent information, participants will gain insights into the strategic approaches taken by key industry players such as Toyota. The discussion will cover significant advancements in technology, including battery monitoring, charging control, and hydrogen technology, thereby outlining future trends in the green mobility space.

Seminar Details:

- Date & Time: August 26, 2025, from 09:30 to 11:30
- Speaker: Mr. Takasuke Ishiguro, Senior Manager, Intellectual Property Division, Mitsui & Co. Research Institute
- Overview: This presentation seeks to outline how patent information can be effectively utilized for analyzing trends in technology and corporate strategies within the green car market.

Topics Covered:

1. Changes in the Business Environment of Green Cars
2. Analyzing Technical Trends and Corporate Strategies Through Patent Analysis
3. Insights from Patent Analysis:
- Overview of the Green Car Landscape
- Factors Influencing Patent Scores
- Hypothetical scenarios impacting major corporations like Honda and Nissan
- Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- Hybrids:
- The impact of battery patents on the automotive industry
- The increase of patent activities within the automotive sector
- Fuel Cell Vehicles (FCVs) and Hydrogen Engines
4. Summary of Key Findings
5. Future Relevance of Patent Information Analysis
6. Q&A Session
7. Networking Opportunities: An exchange session for attendees and speakers, enhancing personal networks for potential business expansions.

Participation Options:

Participants have the choice of attending in person, participating in a live stream, or subscribing to an archived version of the seminar for two weeks, allowing for multiple views at their convenience.

Fee Structure:

- Individual Registration: ¥37,530 (tax included)
- For additional participants (company-related or subsidiary registrations): ¥32,530
- Special Rate for Local Government Employees: Up to 2 participants can join for ¥11,000 (tax included, conditions apply for format).

The seminar is not just a one-time learning opportunity. Post-seminar, registrants can still access the archived content and engage with the speaker for any further inquiries they may have.

Networking and Collaboration:
It's worth highlighting that the seminar serves as an excellent platform for building networks and fostering new business opportunities among participants and speaker alike.

For more details and registration, please visit here.