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New AI-focused IP boutique signals changing demands in Japan’s patent profession
The new practice aims to address what its founders see as a shortage of specialists in AI-related IP...
Japan unveils “JPO AI Vision” to guide AI use across its operations
The new vision comes as the office prepares for AI’s growing role in its work.
Japan protests unauthorized use of anime characters in U.S. political posts
Tokyo urges Washington to respect copyright holders following several controversial social-media pos...
Japan High Court strikes down ‘AI announcer’ in a trademark ruling
Ruling highlights limits on descriptive terms in evolving AI-driven services.
Japan’s IP Experts 2026
The government of Japan has made a formal request to OpenAI, asking the U.S.-based AI research and d...
Japan hosts official visit by WIPO director general
Daren Tang visits to deepen IP cooperation.
Bahrain, Japan to launch Patent Prosecution Highway in 2026
The two aims to streamline the patent examination process.
AIPPI 2025: A global look at trade secret protection in Japan, Germany and the U.S
Trade secret protection are similar worldwide, but enforcement differs.