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Kenji SHIMADADirector for Intellectual Property,
JETRO Duesseldolf
May 6, 2013
The Importance of IP in Innovation, Promotion and its Exploitation;
Japan’s Case
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Contents
History of Intellectual Property (IP) System and IP Strategic Program in Japan
Importance of Improvement of their own IP systems
Cases of Japanese Companies’ Innovation
Summary
History of Intellectual Property (IP) System and IP Strategic Program in Japan
Importance of Improvement of their own IP systems
Cases of Japanese Companies’ Innovation
Summary
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1885 Enactment of Patent Law and establishment of the Patent
Office with Korekiyo Takahashi as the first Commissioner
1888 Enactment of Design Law
1896 Beginning of Foreign Applications
1899 Accession to Paris Convention
1905 Enactment of Utility Model Law
1959 Revision of Current IP Laws
1975 Accession to World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
1978 Accession to Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
1990 Acceptance of electronic applications (global first)
1997 Accession to Trademark Law Treaty
2000 Accession to Madrid Protocol
2005 Establishment of IP High Court
2006 Start of Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) between Japan
and the United States (global first)
2010 125th Anniversary of the IPRs System in Japan
2013 Present
History of the Intellectual Property System in Japan
Stimulation of EntrepreneursStimulation of Entrepreneurs
Leading to Industrial DevelopmentLeading to Industrial Development
Utilization of Foreigner’s PatentsUtilization of Foreigner’s Patents
Competition and InnovationCompetition and Innovation
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No. of Patent Applications and Trendin GDP (J apan)
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010year
billion yen
0
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
300,000
350,000
400,000
450,000
500,000
Number of PatentApplications
Gross Domest i c Product
Number of PatentAppl i cat i ons
Number of Patent Applications and Trend in GDP
[Source] IMF,WIPO IP Statistics
Innovation has been accelerating according to economic growth,
followed by the increasing number of patent applications.
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Trends in Japan’s Balance of Trade in Terms of Technology
貿易収支パワポ
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Fiscal year( )
billion\( )
Export (amount received)
Import (amount paid)
Balance (exports - imports)
Based on the technological precedence of Japanese companies, Japan’s
technological trade surplus has grown to 2 trillion yen per year.
Based on the “Report of the Survey on Science and Technology.
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Intellectual Property Cycle
The ultimate goal is to make IP cycle more robust and more dynamic.
Creation(Invention)
Protection(Granting of
rights)
Utilizationof rights
FilingFilingapplicationsapplications
Industrial property rightsIndustrial property rights
ProfitProfit
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IP Strategy IP Strategy HeadquartersHeadquarters
Headed by:
The Prime Minister
Headquarters members:
All the Ministers and
10 experts
Headed by:
The Prime Minister
Headquarters members:
All the Ministers and
10 experts
Established Intellectual Property High Court (April , 2005)
Increased the number of patent examiners to expedite patent examination (approx. 500 examiners added the past 5 years)
Formulated “Comprehensive Strategy for the Development of Human Resources related to IP in Japan” (January, 2006)
Construction of business-friendly IP system for SMEs
IP Strategic Program
IP Strategy Headquarters formulate the “IP Strategic Program” every year. Government ministries and agencies implement measures based on the programs.
Intellectual Property Strategic Program
Ministries Companies Universities
Major Achievement
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Need for Global Infrastructure of IP Systems
Ensuring fair competition free from free-riding activities, including counterfeiting and piracy
Allowing both worldwide players and their local partners to work on a level playing field of business for global business collaboration
Achievement of economic development through the utilization of IP systems based on creative activities, improvement of their own IP systems is essential.
Improvement of own IP systems and the effective enforcement of IP laws in developing country
Promote self - sustained economic development, direct investment and technology transfer
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Innovations are not always created based on advanced technologies.
Examples of Familiar Innovations
・ Outstanding designs
・ Obtained funding based on the registered design right
Before being opened, it protects vegetables.
After being opens, it serves as a plate.
Some were based on excellent ideas and concepts developed by SMEs and individuals.Some were based on excellent ideas and concepts developed by SMEs and individuals.Some were based on excellent ideas and concepts developed by SMEs and individuals.Some were based on excellent ideas and concepts developed by SMEs and individuals.
【 Animal rubber band 】【 Animal rubber band 】【 Packing Container 】【 Packing Container 】
・ Patents were filed and protected overseas
・ Company sought business partners
overseas
・ Patents were filed and protected overseas
・ Company sought business partners
overseas
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“Plant Factory” as a new style of agriculture.Computerized control of environmental items including light, water, temperature, and humidity. Stable and efficient production of delicious, safe and worry-free, and nutritious vegetables throughout the year.Can be set up in sites other than farmlands since it can be set up anywhere.
Innovation from Agriculture
×Blocks out the outer world
to prevent pests and diseases
Can be set up anywhere
Organic vegetables that are safe and worry-
freeUtilize unused land
Computerized environmental control
High productivity throughout the year
Control nutrition and light wavelength
Nutritious vegetables
Controls light, temperature, carbon dioxide level, moisture content, and nutrition
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Develop new species
“Yubari Melon”
Develop new species
“Yubari Melon”
Upholding brands by strictly controlling
business secrets and quality
Upholding brands by strictly controlling
business secrets and quality
Eliminating counterfeit goods by acquiring trademark rightsEliminating counterfeit goods by acquiring trademark rights
Obtained Trademark Rights
Agricultural society AAgricultural society A
Establishing
/ maintaining
premium
brands
Establishing
/ maintaining
premium
brands
By obtaining trademark rights, counterfeit products can be completely eliminated
By strictly controlling business secrets about parent species information, as well as quality, companies can uphold their brand images
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http://www.wipo.int/ipadvantage/en/
Can search successful Can search successful cases linking IP to cases linking IP to business in the Worldbusiness in the World
VSVS
IP Advantage - Case studies on Intellectual Property
The IP Advantage database provides a one-stop gateway to case studies that chronicle the IP experiences from across the globe.
Search here !
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Industrial DevelopmentIndustrial Development
Establishing IP infrastructureEstablishing IP infrastructure
Promoting the creation,
protection and utilization of IPRs
Promoting the creation,
protection and utilization of IPRs
Developing IP laws Environment for IPR
enforcement Developing IP experts Raising awareness on the
importance of IPRs
Developing IP laws Environment for IPR
enforcement Developing IP experts Raising awareness on the
importance of IPRs
Subsidies for Innovations Formulating IP strategies Facilitating collaboration
between industry and academia
Subsidies for Innovations Formulating IP strategies Facilitating collaboration
between industry and academia
Summary ~Road to Industrial Development~
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Thank you.Thank you.