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Sponsor briefing: Key trends on IPR protections in TMT areas in Japan

Yoshifumi Onodera of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto explains the current developments in intellectual property law within the TMT sphere

What are key trends on intellectual property right (IPR) protections in TMT areas in Japan?

Key trends I would like to introduce to you are as follows:

  • IPR protections in the metaverse in Japan
  • METI’s guideline in relation to SEP/FRAND licences
  • New IP High Court decision on multi-jurisdictional patent infringement
  • Amended Trade Mark Act introducing remote procedures
  • Future plans for IP system reforms