The JPO holds bilateral meetings with the European Patent Office(EPO), the European Union Intellectual Property Office(EUIPO), and the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office(OEPM).

June 2, 2026

Commissioner KASAI Yasuyuki held a series of bilateral meetings with the European Patent Office (EPO), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), and the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) during which the participants exchanged views on recent developments and confirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation.

The JPO and the EUIPO signed a renewed Memorandum of Cooperation in the fields of trademarks and designs.
In addition, Mr. KASAI signed the Golden Book (guest book) at both the EPO and the EUIPO.

Meeting with Mr. Stephen Rowan, Vice-President, EPO
＊Center right: Mr. KASAI
Center left: Mr. Rowan

Meeting with Dr. Christoph Ernst, Vice-President, EPO
＊Center left: Mr. KASAI
Center right: Dr. Ernst

Meeting with Mr. João Negrão, Executive Director, EUIPO
＊Sixth from left: Mr. KASAI
Seventh from left: Mr. Negrão

Meeting with Ms. Elisa Rodriguez Ortiz, Director General, OEPM
＊Second from left: Mr. KASAI
Second from right: Ms. Rodriguez

[Last updated 2 June 2026]