International Patent & Trade Forum with the Japan Patent Office & JETRO Representatives

Faegre Drinker is pleased to invite you to a special event hosted at our Indianapolis office featuring distinguished representatives from the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). Please join us for an engaging luncheon and presentation designed for members of the intellectual property community.

We are honored to welcome Mr. Atsushi Hiruta (JETRO) and three JPO examiners specializing in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemistry sectors. The JPO and JETRO delegation will provide:

• Updates on recent developments at the JPO
• Insights on examination quality within the JPO
• Special U.S. prosecution features beneficial for practitioners
• Discussion of USPTO initiatives for potential implementation by the JPO

Featured JPO & JETRO Guests:

• Atsushi Hiruta (Mr.) – Chief Director, IP Division JETRO NY and IP Attaché, JPO
• Chihiro Shinji (Ms.) – Principal Examiner and Technical Supervisor, JPO (Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Materials Science)
• Hirono Yoshikai (Mr.) – Patent Examiner, JPO (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Medical Science)
• Ryuki Maekawa (Mr.) – Assistant Examiner, Polymer Chemistry Division, JPO

The session will include a brief presentation from Faegre Drinker IP team Partners Abe Jentry Shanehsaz and John Smith — “The Squires Era Begins: Three Things IP Practitioners Will Need to Know” — and will include an opportunity for open discussion. This event is an excellent opportunity to hear directly from JPO and JETRO representatives and connect with peers in the local IP community.

Time

All times in Eastern time

12:00-1:30 p.m. | Seminar (Lunch Provided) 

Continuing Education Credit

Visit the event website for information on available continuing education credit. 

Questions

Contact LaQuita Cassell or call +1 317 237 1359.