As part of the "Sendai Global Startup Hub Business,""Global Business Seminar 2026"It is being held by

This seminar is a series of seven sessions that welcomes regional companies, startups, researchers, and others interested in expanding their business overseas, and shares their experiences and know-how with them.

The sixth time,Intellectual Property Strategies for Competing Globally: What Startups Should Prepare for NowThe theme is ","Nitta & Sagemachi Law OfficeWe will hold it in honor of the anniversary.

For research and development-oriented startups, technological and research achievements are important assets that support their business competitiveness. However, if a business proceeds without fully considering the protection and utilization of intellectual property, it may face challenges at the stage of expanding overseas and collaborating with other companies.

Especially in overseas markets, consideration must be given from a perspective different from that in Japan, such as national patent systems, the rights status of competing companies, and the handling of intellectual property with joint development partners. Furthermore, intellectual property strategies play an important role not only in protecting technology but also in enhancing business advantages and facilitating investment and business partnerships.

In this article, we will discuss intellectual property strategies that startups should consider from the early stages of growth. Through the perspective of how to approach patent acquisition, preparations for overseas expansion, and the relationship between business strategy and intellectual property strategy, we will consider what should be prepared now to compete globally.

Global Business Seminar 2026, Part 6

Date:Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Theme: Intellectual property strategies to compete globally
~ Things Startups Should Prepare for Now ~

Venue: Urban Net Sendai Central Building YUINOS

Subject:Regional companies, start-ups, researchers, and support organizations interested in expanding overseas

Participation Fee:free

Speakers:
Attorney Shinji Uchida & Shoma Shimazaki Law Office, Yamasaki Rinai

Note:This seminar is titled "North Tohoku Tech Pro Grand Prix"It will be held on the same day."

This program is a series of seminars conducted as part of the "Sendai Global Startup Hub Operations."

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Session 1 Lecturer: Mr. Kengo Suzuki, Co-founder and Executive Fellow
Second session Lecturer: Mr. Shinji Akai, Representative Director and President of Ballwave Co., Ltd.
Lecturer: Mr. Ken Matsui, CEO and Representative Director, ugo Co.
Lecturer: Mr. Hong-Kyung Min, President of Liberaware, Inc.
Lecturer: Mr. Hideaki Itami, Director, Asia Region, Platinum Bio Co.
Lecturer: Mr. Yota Takakura, CEO, Inoka Co.
7th Session: Speaker: Mr. Yukihiro Ishida, Representative Director and CEO of Second Heart Co., Ltd.

✓ Startups that want to consider protecting and utilizing intellectual property in light of international expansion

✓ Researchers aiming to commercialize and start businesses using research results and proprietary technologies

✓ Those who want to know the timing of patent applications and the approach to the commercialization of rights in Japan and abroad

✓ Those interested in handling intellectual property in joint research and business partnerships with foreign companies

✓ Companies and support organizations that want to learn about intellectual property strategies to leverage technology for competitiveness

Attorney Shinji Uchida & Shoma Shimazaki Law Office, Yamasaki Rinai

Nitta & Sagemachi Law Office is a law firm that handles legal matters related to technology and intellectual property. We handle legal issues related to the protection and utilization of intellectual property, including patents, and the development of businesses that utilize technology.

In this seminar, you will hear about how to incorporate intellectual property into your business strategy to support the growth and international expansion of your startup.

Profile/Tomo Nariyama
Nitta & Sagemachi Law Office, a law firm. Graduated from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Tokyo and completed the Keio University Graduate School of Law. Registered as a lawyer in 2013. He specializes in intellectual property, IT, and space law, and also serves as a mentor in startup support programs.

For startups, intellectual property is not only essential for protecting their own technology but also for enhancing their business competitiveness and supporting growth. Especially when aiming for overseas expansion, it may be necessary to consider early on issues such as which technologies to license, which countries to patent, and how to handle intellectual property in collaboration with business partners.

On the other hand, for startups that are trying to grow their business with limited funds and personnel, it is not always optimal to license all their technologies. It is important to determine what to protect and what to leverage based on their strengths and business direction.

In this seminar, we will cover the basic concepts of intellectual property that startups should keep in mind, from the perspective of business growth and intellectual property strategies aimed at overseas expansion.An opportunity to consider what intellectual property strategy is needed in light of our own technology and businessLet's say that.

At Global Business Seminar 2026, we will cover topics related to overseas expansion and hold a total of seven seminars.

*The schedule, theme, and speakers may change.