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Intellectual Property Seminars and Lectures

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Leveraging our experience as consultants and practitioners across various industries, as well as our track record of advising business leaders on intellectual property infringement issues and application strategies from a management perspective, the intellectual property firm Evolix offers practical guidance on the fundamentals of intellectual property and concrete countermeasures. Our patent attorneys, who are experts in the field, provide this information through lectures and seminars.

Past Lectures

Here is a selection of past "Lectures and Intellectual Property Seminars" presented by Kenbun Sugiura, Patent Attorney at the intellectual property firm Evolix.

2014
  • Lecture at Osaka University of Economics: "Intellectual Property Law II (Design Law)"
  • Lecture at Osaka University of Economics: "Special Lecture on Law (Brand Protection Law (Design Law))"
2015
  • Lecture at Osaka University of Economics Graduate School: "Intellectual Property Law (Copyright Law)"
  • Lecture at Osaka University of Economics: "Intellectual Property Law (Patent Law)"
2016
  • Lecture at Osaka University of Economics: "Intellectual Property Law (Copyright Law)"
2017
  • Lecturer for the Japan Patent Attorneys Association Continuing Education Program: "Design Registration Invalidity Trials" → Click here for the course materials
  • Lecturer for the Japan Patent Attorneys Association Continuing Education Program: "Examination-Related Trials (Designs)" → Click here for the lecture materials
2018
  • Japan Industrial Designers' Association (JIDA) + Japan Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA) "Intellectual Property Rights Seminar 2018"
  • Japan Society for Intellectual Property, 16th Annual Academic Research Presentation Conference: “Report on the Deliberation Results Regarding the Expansion of the Related Design System”
2019
  • Lecturer at the "FY 2019 Briefing on Amendments to the Patent Act, etc." hosted by the Japan Patent Attorneys Association (in charge of Design Law)
2022
  • Regular Seminar for Companies: "The Importance of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups"
  • Regular Seminar for Businesses: "How to Build a Successful Relationship Between Companies and Patent Attorneys"
  • Regular Corporate Seminar: "Basic Intellectual Property Knowledge Every Product Developer and Executive Should Know: Domestic Edition"
  • Regular Seminar for Businesses: "Basic Intellectual Property Knowledge for Product Developers and Executives: International Edition"
  • Regular Corporate Seminar: "How Startups and SMEs Can Utilize Grants and Subsidies for Intellectual Property"
  • Regular Corporate Seminar: "Recommended IP Strategies for the Food Industry"
  • Regular Seminar for Businesses: "Recommended IP Strategies for the Fashion Industry"
  • Regular Corporate Seminar: "Recommended Intellectual Property Strategies for the Manufacturing Industry"
  • Regular Corporate Seminar: "Recommended IP Strategies for the Entertainment Industry"
  • Regular Seminar for Businesses: "Recommended Intellectual Property Strategies for the IT Industry"
2023
  • Lecture at the Japan Trademark Association (JTA): "Personal Branding and Trademarks: A Dual-Role Patent Attorney Who Works with Both Patent Attorneys and Startups Shares Insights and Reports on Startup Activities"
  • YouTube Intellectual Property Practice Channel: "Report on Roles and Activities at Startups"
2025
  • Lecturer at the Kinki Association of Certified Public Tax Accountants: "Patent Mechanisms and Trademark Knowledge That Tax Accountants Should Know"
  • Japan Rental Box Association: "Intellectual Property Knowledge That Rental Box Operators Should Know"

Content of Lectures and Seminars

We offer lectures and seminars on a wide range of intellectual property topics. We cater to diverse needs, from IP strategies tailored to specific industries to sessions designed for shareholders, management, executives, IP departments, legal departments, R&D departments, and general employees.

What Sets Evolix Apart: Our patent attorneys prioritize "practical, actionable information," providing a broad range of knowledge—from fundamentals to advanced applications—along with hands-on expertise.

General

General / Intellectual Property

Category Seminar Content
Patents Basics of Patent Strategy: Intellectual Property Management for Successful Technology Development
Trademarks & Designs The Importance of Trademarks and Designs: How to Protect Corporate Brands and Designs
Copyright Introduction to Copyright Law: Rights Management and Utilization in the Content Business
Trade Secrets Protection and Utilization of Trade Secrets: Strategies for Maintaining Corporate Competitiveness
Licensing Licensing Strategies: Business Expansion Through the Utilization of Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Risk Management Intellectual Property Risk Management: How to Minimize Infringement Risks
Creating an IP Culture Fostering an IP Culture: Initiatives to Raise IP Awareness Within the Company
Special

Patents

Category Seminar Content
Patent Strategy Basics of Patent Strategy: How to Build Innovation and Competitive Advantage
Patent Application Process Patent Application Process: Key Points for Effective Filing and Responding to Examinations
International Patents Obtaining International Patents: Global Expansion Using the PCT Application System
Patent Infringement Countermeasures Prevention and Countermeasures Against Patent Infringement: Risk Management Strategies for Businesses
Technology Licensing Technology Licensing Strategies: Commercializing and Monetizing Technology Through Patents
Patent Portfolio Management Effective Patent Portfolio Management: Growth Strategies and Maximizing Intellectual Property Value
Resolving Patent Issues Patent Disputes and Their Resolution: Options and Strategies for Litigation and Settlement
Design

Design

Category Seminar Content
Design Strategy Basics of Design Strategy: Methods for Differentiation Through Design
Design Application Process Design Application Process: Key Points for Effective Filing and Responding to Examinations
International Design Obtaining International Design Rights: Global Expansion Using the Hague Agreement
Measures Against Design Infringement Preventing and Addressing Design Infringement: Risk Management Strategies for Businesses
Design Licensing Design Licensing Strategies: Commercialization and Monetization Using Designs
Design Portfolio Management Effective Design Portfolio Management: Growth Strategies and Maximizing Intellectual Property Value
Resolving Design Issues Design Disputes and Their Resolution: Options and Strategies for Litigation and Settlement
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Trademarks

Category Seminar Content
Trademark Strategy Basics of Trademark Strategy: Enhancing Brand Value and Strengthening Market Competitiveness
Trademark Application Process Trademark Application Process: Key Points for Effective Filing and Responding to Examinations
International Trademarks Obtaining International Trademarks: Global Expansion Using the Madrid System
Countermeasures Against Trademark Infringement Preventing and Addressing Trademark Infringement: Risk Management Strategies for Businesses
Brand Licensing Brand Licensing Strategies: Commercialization and Monetization Using Trademarks
Trademark Portfolio Management Effective Trademark Portfolio Management: Growth Strategies and Maximizing Intellectual Property Value
Resolving Trademark Issues Trademark Disputes and Their Resolution: Options and Strategies for Litigation and Settlement
Author

Copyright

Category Seminar Content
Copyright Strategy Basics of Copyright Strategy: How to Build a Competitive Advantage in the Content Business
Basics of Copyright Law Introduction to Copyright Law: Understanding the Basic Principles of Rights Protection and Utilization
Content Licensing Content Licensing Strategy: Business Expansion Through the Use of Copyright
Countermeasures Against Copyright Infringement Prevention and Countermeasures Against Copyright Infringement: Risk Management for Businesses
Digital Copyright Copyright in the Digital Age: Strategies for Online Copyright Protection and Utilization
Copyright Agreements Basics and Practice of Copyright Agreements: Key Considerations and Points in Copyright Transactions
Resolving Copyright Issues Copyright Disputes and Resolution Methods: Options and Strategies for Litigation and Settlement

Seminars in each category provide a wide range of knowledge and practical know-how, covering everything from the fundamentals to advanced applications of intellectual property. Companies can gain an understanding of the value of intellectual property and build effective IP strategies.

Seminar Materials

MATERIAL 01

Design and Examination-Related Trials

We are making available materials created for seminars on design appeals against rejection decisions and design appeals against the rejection of amendments, intended for patent attorneys. You can view them from the slides below.

Lecture and Seminar Fees

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We offer flexible pricing based on your specific requirements, such as the theme, duration, target audience, and venue.
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