FY2023 JPO/IPR Training Course on Anti-Counterfeiting Measures for Practitioners [In-person] (Program)

Term of Course

October 25 – November 1, 2023

Program (In-person)

Session 1.
Welcome Addresses
(Oct. 25 (Wed.), 10:00 - 10:10)

International Cooperation Division, JPO
APIC: Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center, JIPII

Session 2.
Courtesy Call on Executive Official of the JPO
(Oct. 25 (Wed.), 10:30 - 10:50)

Mr. SHIMIZU Mikiharu
Director-General, Policy Planning and Coordination Department, JPO

Session 3.
Visit to the JPO
(Oct. 25 (Wed.), 10:50 - 12:10)

International Cooperation Division, JPO

Session 4.
APIC Orientation
(Oct. 25 (Wed.), 12:30 - 13:00)

APIC: Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center, JIPII

Session 5.
Outline of the Intellectual Property System in Japan
(Oct. 25 (Wed.), 14:00 - 17:00)

Mr. NAKAGAWA Kiyomune
Director/Patent Attorney, Nakagawa Patent Office

Session 6-1.
Information Sharing and Discussion on Issues and Initiatives in Various Countries
Country Report Presentations (1)
(Oct. 26 (Thu.), 10:00 - 13:00)

Anti-Counterfeit Office, International Cooperation Division, JPO
International Cooperation Division, JPO
APIC: Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center, JIPII

Session 6-2.
Information Sharing and Discussion on Issues and Initiatives in Various Countries
Country Report Presentations (2)
(Oct. 26 (Thu.), 14:00 - 17:00)

Anti-Counterfeit Office, International Cooperation Division, JPO
International Cooperation Division, JPO
APIC: Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center, JIPII

Session 7.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (1)
Visit to Tokyo Overseas Mail Sub-Branch
(Oct. 27 (Fri.), 10:00 - 13:00)

Tokyo Overseas Mail Sub-Branch, Tokyo Customs

Session 8.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (2)
Observation of Sea (or Air) Cargo Status and Border Control of IP - Infringing Goods
(Oct. 27 (Fri.), 14:00 - 17:00)

Tokyo Customs Headquarters

Session 9.
Anti-Counterfeiting Projects from the JPO
Discussion Included
(Oct. 30 (Mon.), 10:00 - 12:00)

Mr. ASANO Hiroyuki
Deputy Director, Overseas Business Support Office, International Cooperation Division, JPO

Session 10.
History of YKK’s measures against counterfeit goods and future prospects
(Oct. 30 (Mon.), 14:30 - 17:00)

YKK CORPORATION

Session 11.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (3)
Anti-Counterfeiting Practices (Distinguishing between Genuine and Counterfeit Goods)
Discussion Included
(Oct. 31 (Tue.), 10:00 - 12:00)

Mr. INUI Masanori
Manager, Legal & IP Division, IP Department, Trademark and Brand Protection Team
ASICS Corporation

Session 12.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (4)
Cooperation of Right Holders in IP Enforcement
Round Table Discussion
(Oct. 31 (Tue.), 13:00 - 16:00)

Member companies
Japan Tariff Association

Session 13.
World Customs Organization IPR Health & Safety Program
"International Cooperation in the Fight Against Counterfeit Items"
(Oct. 31 (Tue.), 16:20 - 17:20)

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

Session 14.
Comprehensive Introduction of Support from Japan through Case Studies (5)
Anti-Counterfeit Measures ("Watching")
Discussion Included
(Nov. 1 (Wed.), 10:00 - 13:00)

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

Session 15.
Evaluation Session
(Nov. 1 (Wed.), 14:00 - 16:00)

International Cooperation Division, JPO
APIC: Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center, JIPII

Closing Ceremony
(Nov. 1 (Wed.), 16:20 - 17:00)

Ms. YOSHINO Sachiyo
Director, International Cooperation Division, JPO
International Cooperation Division, JPO
APIC: Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center, JIPII

[Last updated 29 March 2024]

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