At "KRP Festa 2026" hosted by Kyoto Research Park Corporation (President and CEO Mitsuo Asano, hereinafter KRP), a "Free Intellectual Property Consultation" will be held from July 24, 2026 (Fri) by the INPIT Kyoto IP Comprehensive Support Center and the Kansai Branch Kyoto District of the Japan Patent Attorneys Association.

KRP will hold "KRP Festa 2026" over two days, July 24 (Fri) and July 25 (Sat). With the themes of "Technology," "Town," and "People," approximately 25 diverse events will be held concurrently, including programs to promote exchange among researchers and engineers of companies and institutions located in the KRP district, events for entrepreneurs and startups, and plans to enjoy art and culture.

About the Held Events - Free consultations on intellectual property such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights are available.

- Patent attorneys from Kyoto and support staff from INPIT* will jointly assist in resolving intellectual property concerns.

- "I came up with a product name or store name, but what should I do?" "Can I handle patent and trademark procedures myself?" "I'm worried that my product might be being imitated."

"I want to sell my products overseas but don't know how." "I received a warning from another company." "How should I manage confidential company information?" "What kind of joint development agreement should I have?" Feel free to consult us about these and other issues.

*INPIT: "Institute of Invention Promotion" (abbreviation for "National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training")

Date and Time

July 24, 2026 (Fri) 13:00-16:00 (1 hour per person per session)

Venue

Kyoto Research Park Building No. 1, 4th Floor, Conference Room D

https://www.krp.co.jp/access/map.html

Target Audience

Small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, entrepreneurs, creators, individual inventors, etc.

Participation Method

Advance registration required

Participation Fee

Free

Event Details/

Application

Phone: 075-315-8686

(Kyoto Invention Association, please mention "KRP Festa IP Consultation")

*Dates and business hours are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Please understand this in advance.

About INPIT Kyoto IP Comprehensive Support Center

The INPIT IP Comprehensive Support Center provides various intellectual property support services through its support staff to address the concerns and challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises regarding intellectual property such as patents and trademarks. For more specialized or advanced consultations, support is provided in collaboration with intellectual property experts such as patent attorneys and lawyers. (*INPIT: "Institute of Invention Promotion" (abbreviation for "National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training"))

About the Japan Patent Attorneys Association Kansai Branch Kyoto District

The Japan Patent Attorneys Association, in view of the mission and responsibilities of patent attorneys and patent attorney corporations, aims to maintain their dignity and improve and advance the business of patent attorneys and patent attorney corporations by providing guidance, communication, and supervision to its members (Article 56 of the Patent Attorneys Act). It engages in diverse activities such as improving members' skills and knowledge through training and research and dissemination activities on the intellectual property rights system. The Kansai Branch Kyoto District consists of patent attorneys who have offices registered with the Japan Patent Attorneys Association within Kyoto Prefecture. The Kyoto District has an executive committee dedicated to the smooth operation of the district.

About Kyoto Research Park

Opened in 1989 as the nation's first privately operated science park. A total of 510 organizations and 6,000 people are gathered, including industry support organizations from Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City. In addition to office and lab rentals and conference room rentals, it carries out various activities leading to the creation of new businesses and new industries, such as entrepreneurship support, open innovation support, and seminars and networking events. With the brand slogan "Here, Emergence. ~Paving for New Tomorrow~," it contributes to the birth of new businesses that change the world by providing an attractive stage for exchange and a business environment for those seeking to innovate worldwide.

"KRP Festa 2026" Overview

Event Period: July 24 (Fri) - July 25 (Sat), 2026

Venue: Surrounding area of Kyoto Research Park district and online

Organizer: Kyoto Research Park Corporation

Cooperation: Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto Industrial Support Organization, Kyoto City Institute of Industrial Technology, Kyoto Advanced Technology Research Center, Kyoto Invention Association, Kyoto Prototyping Center Co., Ltd., Kyoto Prototyping Net, KRI Co., Ltd., Glycogene Engineering Laboratory Co., Ltd., Future Spirits Co., Ltd.

Sponsorship: Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives, Kyoto Association of Corporate Executives, Kyoto Mori of Wisdom Industry Creation, Consortium of Universities in Kyoto

Details and other event information: "KRP Festa 2026" Special Site https://www.krp.co.jp/krpfes/2026/

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