Follow-up Seminars

For the purpose of maintaining and following up the training achievements for the participants who came to Japan and building partnership among alumni as well as disseminating and enlightening the IP system in various countries, the JPO, IP alumni associations and IP Offices organize follow-up seminars.

FY 2025

1. Brazil

• Dates: November 12, 2025
• Theme: Examination Guidelines on Acquired Distinctiveness and Non-Traditional Trademarks in the Atlantic-Pacific Axis
• Venue: Windsor Florida

2. Thailand

• Dates: December 2, 2025
• Theme: IP Enforcement (Anti-Counterfeiting Measures on E-commerce Platforms)
• Venue: Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit

FY 2024

1. Malaysia

• Dates: November 6, 2024
• Theme: Patent Opposition System
• Venue: Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Ballroom A

2. VietNam

• Dates: November 22, 2024
• Theme: Protection and Enforcement of Trademark Rights on E-commerce Platforms
• Venue: Fortuna Hotel Hanoi, Golden Ballroom

FY 2023

1. Mexico

• Dates: October 18, 2023
• Theme: Non-Traditional Trademarks
• Venue: Mexico City, Mexico

2. Lao PDR

• Dates: November 7, 2022
• Theme: Quality Management of Trademark Examination
• Venue: Vientiane, Lao PDR

[Last updated 25 March 2026]

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