National Knowledge Manufacturing Conference 2025 Mini-Seminar] "Methodology for Bringing Dreams and Technology to the World" - Lawyers Speak on the Real Frontiers of Technology Law -.

At the “National Knowledge-Based Manufacturing Conference 2025,” organized by Ribanes Co., Ltd.,Mini-Seminar Featuring Real-Life Case Studies Presented by Attorneys from Uchida & Samejima Law FirmWe will be hosting this seminar. Drawing on real-world cases from the front lines where technology, design, and intellectual property intersect, we will discuss the role of technology law in the era of open innovation.

Drawing on his own experience handling cases, the attorney will discuss contracts, intellectual property strategies, and the pitfalls and keys to success in joint development. He will actively address questions from participants, leading to a discussion grounded in real-world experience.

[Seminar Title]
A Methodology for Bringing Dreams and Technology to the World—A Lawyer Discusses the Real Front Lines of Technology Law—

[Seminar Content]
Theme 1:
Design-Driven Management in the Development of Everyday Products
How can we protect a design that combines both functionality and aesthetics?
~Promoting Innovation Through Collaboration Between Product Development and Intellectual Property Strategy~
＜概要＞
This article discusses the importance of intellectual property strategies for protecting outstanding designs in product development, as well as the contract structures that support them. It also addresses the handling of “rejected proposals” that arise from trial and error between companies, and explores strategies for achieving sustainable innovation while maintaining business flexibility.

Theme 2:
A Technology Platform That Creates a Virtuous Cycle

Established Intellectual Property Policy
~Strategies of Companies Driving Innovation in the Chemical Industry~
＜概要＞
This article explains how joint development agreements and intellectual property policies contribute to a company’s technological expertise and the building of trust with customers. It also discusses the value of ideas generated through inter-company collaboration and introduces methods for developing intellectual property strategies that accelerate open innovation.

[Date, Time, and Venue]
Friday, April 18, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Held in the mini-seminar area during the booth session at the National Knowledge-Based Manufacturing Conference 2025)

[Eligibility]
・Engineers and designers involved in product development
・Business development professionals at companies engaged in open innovation
・Startups and research institutions interested in intellectual property strategy and contract drafting

Related Seminar: Attorney Maruyama of the Uchida-Samejima Law Firm will also be speaking
　Keynote Session: “Manufacturing and Intellectual Property Strategies Essential for Social Implementation”
Please join us for this event as well.

Tickets are now on sale

If you are interested in the realization of the knowledge-based manufacturing industry, please be sure to attend.

Overview

Date and Time: Friday, April 18, 2024

Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Hamamatsucho Building, 4th Floor, Exhibition Hall (Tokyo Port City Takeshiba, 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo)