Intellectual Property (IP) 101: IP essentials for Japanese market entry

Intellectual Property (IP) is an asset that is key to your business success. If you are thinking of doing business in Japan, including selling products or partnering on technologies, you should consider getting IP protection as part of your market entry strategy.  

The Embassy of Canada to Japan will host a webinar where you will receive firsthand practical advice on how to best protect your IP in Japan.

This webinar has been organised in collaboration with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Canadian Technology Accelerators (CTA), Bird International Patent Firm, Nexage Law Office, VC Ultimate Inc. and Japan Patent Office (JPO).

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 8 pm to 10:15 pm (EST)

• Opening remarks: Mr. Louis-Pierre Emond, Minister (Commercial), Embassy of Canada to Japan
• Canadian perspective: Mr. Konstantinos Georgaras, CEO, CIPO
• Remarks: Mr. Takuya YASUI, Director for Multilateral Policy Office, International Policy Division, JPO
• Japanese perspective: Mr. Takumi Kobayashi, Bird International Patent Firm 
• Case study: Ms. Adriana Withers, CEO, VC Ultimate Inc.
• Q&A session: Moderated by Mr. Kazuki Okubo, Nexage Law Office
• Closing remarks: Ms. Erin Davidge, Counsellor (Commercial), Embassy of Canada to Japan

• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
• Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners