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Future Competitiveness in the AI Era: Intellectual Property and Legal Strategies Seminar

In response to the emerging demands of the AI era, Sankei Shimbun will host an online seminar titled "Future Competitiveness in the AI Era: Reforming Intellectual Property and Legal Strategy Operations" on January 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Registration is open now with a limited capacity of 500 participants, free of charge.

This seminar aims to illustrate how companies can enhance their competitiveness by efficiently aligning their intellectual property (IP) and legal departments. Through the integration of innovative technology—such as legal operations—organizations can evolve into strategic partners that support overarching business goals.

Keynote Session: Strategies for Enhancing Competitiveness through Intellectual Property Management

Speaker: Toshiya Watanabe (Vice President, Research and Innovation Headquarters, Tokyo Science University)
Toshiya Watanabe will kick off the seminar by highlighting the significant shifts within the intellectual property ecosystem due to generative AI. He will address overarching issues such as rights related to AI-generated content and the value of training data. Watanabe's analysis will blend macroeconomic perspectives with micro-level legal and IP governance strategies, driving forward actionable tactics for establishing a robust "offensive intellectual property strategy" that enhances future competitiveness.

Special Lecture 1: Implementing Technology for Optimized Legal Operations

Speaker: Yoshinao Sasaki (Managing Member, One Thought LLC)
In a landscape where legal departments face the challenge of improving both operational efficiency and quality, Yoshinao Sasaki will present the latest developments in legal technology and the legal operations model. By introducing practical tools designed to streamline everyday operations, he will focus on key points for successfully adopting new technologies within legal firms, ensuring they meet both quality and efficiency demands.

Special Lecture 2: Balancing Efficiency and Educational Opportunities in the AI Era of Legal and IP Practices

Speaker: Kojiro Kuchi (Representative, Kuchi Office)
As AI innovations accelerate the speed and efficiency within legal and intellectual property practices, Kojiro Kuchi will discuss the potential risks involved—specifically, the diminished opportunities for younger professionals to learn through traditional subordinate roles and the impact this has on the management skills of senior staff. This session will critically examine how to preserve the continuity of human capital while embracing AI efficiencies.

Sponsored Presentations

The seminar will also feature presentations from MNTSQ Corporation, Clarivate Analytics Japan, Denney Meyer Inc., and Authense Law Office, providing additional insights into the intersection of technology and IP law.

Seminar Details

• - Date & Time: January 27, 2026 (Tuesday), 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (tentative)
• - Location: Online
• - Capacity: 500 participants on a first-come, first-served basis
• - Cost: Free

Registration and More Information

For more details and to register, please visit here before the registration deadline of January 27, 2026, at 1:00 PM (JST).

Organization

• - Organized by: Sankei Shimbun
• - Special Sponsor: MNTSQ Corporation
• - Sponsors: Clarivate Analytics Japan, Denney Meyer Inc., Authense Law Office

Contact

For inquiries, please email the Sankei Shimbun DX Seminar Office at [email protected].