Past events

The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement - How to Revolutionize our Industries by Strong Digital Cooperation seminar at the Global Industrie 2018 trade fair in Paris looked at h

On Tuesday 27th March, the EU-Japan Centre organised its 17th Lean in Europe visit to Schaeffler, in 

20-03-18 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM CETDo you want strategic insight, tactical guidance and real-life examples of how to succeed in the Japanese jewellery market?

½-day "About Japan" Cross-cultural Workshop Series in the EUIn cooperation with local members of the Enterprise Europe Network, the EU-Japan Centre organises cross

½-day "About Japan" Cross-cultural Workshop Series in the EUIn cooperation with local members of the Enterprise Europe Network, the EU-Japan Centre organises cross

13-03-18 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM CETWhat are the opportunities for SMEs in Europe to cooperate with Japanese companies in introducing 5G?The fifth generation

½-day "About Japan" Cross-cultural Workshop Series in the EUIn cooperation with local members of the Enterprise Europe Network, the EU-Japan Centre organises cross

06-03-18 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM CETWhich opportunities can the Japanese textile and clothing market offer to EU companies?The apparel industry in Japan is si

This seminar was intended to cast a light on how the new technologies of IoT and 3D printing may benefit from the current IP system and reciprocally, how the IP system has to be adapted to such cutting-edge technologies. The key points of discussion were the following: a) The current status of IoT and 3D printing from the point of view of intellectual property. Exploring further, the commonalities and differences in the examination process of Japan and Europe through reviewing most recent IoT and 3D printing related patent applications and inventions. b) The scope and limit of the international framework of Intellectual Property reviewed with emphasis on Europe and Japan, to serve businesses in IoT and 3D printing. c) Impacts on businesses were discussed in light of IoT and 3D printing stimulating new discussions in the IP sphere.