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JPI Seminar: Updating the Industrial Property System for the AI/DX Era

On September 1, 2025, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a pivotal seminar focused on the industrial property rights system, attended by Takase Nobuyuki, a key figure from the Intellectual Property Division of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. This event will examine how Japan’s industrial property system must evolve to keep pace with the rapid technological advancements of the AI and DX age.

Rationale for the Seminar

As innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digitalization (DX) reshape the landscape of creative activities, adapting our industrial property system becomes paramount. Designed to support innovation, the system enables technological advancement, and this seminar aims to shine a light on the necessary reforms. The last year saw significant discussions among expert committees, leading to insights that Takase will outline in detail during the session.

Key Topics Addressed

The seminar promises to cover several critical areas, including:

1. Appropriate Patent Responses to AI Advancement: How can the patent system effectively respond to the development of AI technologies?
2. Design Law Adaptations for Generative AI: As generative AI evolves, what changes are needed in the design process?
3. Protection of Network-Related Inventions in International Business: Ensuring that rights are adequately protected in the context of global operations.
4. Efforts to Deter Intellectual Property Infringement: The importance of creating an environment where intellectual properties are secured against infringement.
5. Design Regulations in Virtual Spaces: Understanding how design law must adapt to consider virtual environments.
6. Systems Supporting Property Procedures in the DX Era: The framework needed to address current industrial property rights effectively.
7. Interactive Q&A Session: Engaging discussion to clarify complex issues.
8. Networking Opportunities: Facilitating exchange among participants to foster professional connections and business growth.

After the seminar, attendees can still participate in the archive sessions and interact with experts to further their understanding and business realms.

Attendance and Registration

The seminar is available for attendance in-person, live streaming, or archived viewing for two weeks post-event. The fee for participation is 37,470 JPY (inclusive of tax) per person, with special considerations for those affiliated with local public organizations.

For those wishing to expand their professional network, the seminar provides fantastic opportunities to connect with speakers and fellow participants, enhancing potential collaborative ventures.

Conclusion

This seminar is a vital opportunity for those involved in innovation and the legal aspects of intellectual property to educate themselves on essential changes proposed to adapt and safeguard rights in the fast-evolving landscape shaped by AI and DX. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the conversation and ensure your business is prepared for the future.

For registration and further details, visit the JPI seminar page here.

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Organizational Information

JPI has been connecting the realms of government, business, and academia, providing pivotal seminars to senior management for over fifty years. Their mission is to facilitate the adaptation and implementation of national policies and projects, ultimately fostering innovation within Japan’s economy.