FY2024 JPO/IPR Training Course on Anti-Counterfeiting Measures for Practitioners [In-person] (Program)

Term of Course

November 18 – November 25, 2024

Program (In-person)

Session 1.
Welcome Addresses
(Nov. 18 (Mon.), 10:00 - 10:10)

International Cooperation Division, JPO
Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC), Japan Institute for Promoting Invention and Innovation (JIPII)

Session 2.
Courtesy Call on Executive Official of the JPO
(Nov. 18 (Mon.), 10:30 - 10:50)

Mr. TAKIZAWA Go
Director-General, Policy Planning and Coordination Department, JPO

Session 3.
Visit to the JPO
(Nov. 18 (Mon.), 10:55 - 12:15)

International Cooperation Division, JPO

Session 4.
APIC Orientation
(Nov. 18 (Mon.), 12:30 - 13:00)

APIC, JIPII

Session 5.
Anti-Counterfeiting Projects from the JPO(Includes Discussion)
(Nov. 18 (Mon.), 14:00 - 17:00)

Mr. KUSUMOTO Yoshifumi
Specialist for International Information,
Anti-Counterfeit Office, International Cooperation Division, JPO

Session 6.
Information Sharing and Discussion on Issues and Initiatives in Various Countries Country Report Presentations
(Nov. 19 (Tue.), 10:00 - 17:00)

Anti-Counterfeit Office, International Cooperation Division, JPO
International Cooperation Division, JPO
APIC, JIPII

Session 7.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (1)
Observation of Sea (or Air) Cargo Status and Border Control of IP- Infringing Goods
(Nov. 20 (Wed.), 9:00 - 12:00)

Tokyo Customs Headquarters

Session 8.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (2)
Visit to Tokyo Overseas Mail Sub-Branch
(Nov. 20 (Wed.), 14:15 - 15:45)

Tokyo Overseas Mail Sub-Branch, Tokyo Customs

Session 9.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (3)
Anti-Counterfeiting Practices (Distinguishing between Genuine and Counterfeit Goods)(Includes Discussion)
(Nov. 21 (Thu.), 10:00 - 13:00)

Mr. OKUBO Jun
General Manager, Legal Affairs, Intellectual Property Department, YONEX Co., Ltd.

Session 10.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (4)
Cooperation of Right Holders in IP EnforcementRound Table Discussion
(Nov. 21 (Thu.), 14:00 - 17:00)

Member Companies
Japan Tariff Association

Session 11.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (5)
Anti-Counterfeit Measures ("Watching")(Includes Discussion)
(Nov. 22 (Fri.), 10:00 - 13:00)

Mr. TSUTSUMI Takayuki
Secretary General, Union des Fabricants (Tokyo)

Session 12.
Border Measures against Counterfeit Goods(Role of Patent Attorneys, etc.)
(Nov. 22 (Fri.), 14:00 - 16:00)

Mr. NAKAMURA Tomohiro
Managing Partner, Patent Attorney Konishi & Nakamura Patent Office

Session 13.
World Customs Organization IPR Health & Safety Program
"International Cooperation in the Fight Against Counterfeit Items"
(Nov. 22 (Fri.), 16:20 - 17:20)

Ms. HASHIMOTO Rumi
Technical Attaché, Compliance Sub-directorate, World Customs Organization (WCO)

Session 14.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
(Nov. 25 (Mon.), 10:00 - 12:00)

Mr. HORIGOME Yoshinori
Attorney-at-Law, Patent Attorney
Sakurazaka Law Offices

Session 15.
Evaluation Session
(Nov. 25 (Mon.), 14:00 - 16:00)

International Cooperation Division, JPO
APIC, JIPII

Closing Ceremony
(Nov. 25 (Mon.), 16:20 - 17:00)

Ms. YOSHINO Sachiyo
Director, International Cooperation Division, JPO
International Cooperation Division, JPO
APIC, JIPII

[Last updated 11 April 2025]

Contact Us

Developing Country Cooperation Section International Cooperation Division Japan Patent Office E-mail：PA0870@jpo.go.jp