[JPI Seminar] 'Purpose-based and Purpose-limited Inventions: Patent Strategy and Practice Through Court Precedents' to be held on June 26 (Fri)

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will hold a seminar featuring Hiroshi Kato, a professor (patent attorney) at Nihon University Graduate School, to provide detailed insights into 'Purpose-based and Purpose-limited Inventions: Patent Strategy and Practice Through Court Precedents.'

[Date and Time] June 26, 2026 (Fri) 09:30 - 12:00

[Speaker] Hiroshi Kato, Professor at Nihon University Graduate School (Patent Attorney). An expert who has served as a JPI examiner and trial officer.

[Lecture Summary] This lecture will explain patent strategies for 'purpose-based' and 'purpose-limited' inventions, which are essential for product development. Based on court precedents, the speaker will detail key focus points for judging inventive steps, claim design considering office action notifications, and points for building patent portfolios.

[Lecture Highlights] 1. Overview and definition of purpose-based/purpose-limited inventions 2. Methods for judging novelty/inventive steps and patent practice for purpose-based inventions 3. Patent practice and claim drafting for purpose-limited inventions 4. Patent utilization cases, including direct and indirect infringement 5. Analysis of the latest court precedents (Aflibercept case, IL-4R antagonist case, etc.) 6. Comparison of registered claims in various countries and proposals for optimal specifications

[Format and Fees] Venue/Live streaming: 37,210 JPY (tax included) Archive streaming: Applications available even after the seminar concludes.