Weekend Patent Seminar 2026 in Suwa, organized by Nagano Prefecture, the Tokai Branch of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association and others, is scheduled to take place on 9 October 2026 in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture. The seminar-style event will explain ways to strengthen collaboration from the perspectives of regional manufacturing and intellectual property and contracts.
Nagano Prefecture, the Tokai Branch of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association, and the Nagano Prefecture Invention Association will hold Weekend Patent Seminar 2026 in Suwa in Suwa, Nagano Prefecture, as part of a regional intellectual property management support network initiative. The event will take place on Friday, 9 October 2026, under an intellectual property support agreement.
The first session will introduce efforts to realize the concept of an advanced prototyping industry cluster. Speaker Ohashi Toshio (大橋俊夫) will explain specific examples and the activities of SIARC and Industry Network.
The second session will cover key points for building effective partnerships with collaborating companies. Matsuo Seigo (松尾誠剛), a recipient of a National Invention Award, will lead the discussion, focusing on the handling of technologies and ideas, ownership of intellectual property, and related considerations.
A question-and-answer session is scheduled after the second session, providing an opportunity to explore the lecture content in greater detail. The event’s organizing and supporting organizations, along with contact details, will also be provided.