{"id":3794,"date":"2026-10-20T13:14:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T04:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/?p=3794"},"modified":"2026-10-20T13:14:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T04:14:41","slug":"recruitment-for-participants-on-november-7th-global-business-seminar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gbp.lne.st\/en\/3794\/","title":{"rendered":"[Open registration for participants on November 7th] Global Business Seminar 2026, 6th edition: Intellectual Property Strategies for Competing Globally \u2013 Things Startups Should Prepare Now"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As part of the \"Sendai Global Startup Hub Business,\"\"Global Business Seminar 2026\"<\/strong>It is being held by<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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The sixth time,Intellectual Property Strategies for Competing Globally: What Startups Should Prepare for Now<\/strong>The theme is \",\"Nitta & Sagemachi Law Office<\/strong>We will hold it in honor of the anniversary.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Global Business Seminar 2026, Part 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong>Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 AM \u2013 11:00 AM<\/p>\n

Theme: Intellectual property strategies to compete globally<\/strong>
\n~ Things Startups Should Prepare for Now ~<\/p>\n

Venue: Urban Net Sendai Central Building YUINOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Subject:<\/strong>Regional companies, start-ups, researchers, and support organizations interested in expanding overseas<\/p>\n

Participation Fee:<\/strong>free<\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>
\nAttorney Shinji Uchida & Shoma Shimazaki Law Office, Yamasaki Rinai<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong>This seminar is titled \"North Tohoku Tech Pro Grand Prix<\/a>\"It will be held on the same day.\"<\/p>\n

This program is a series of seminars conducted as part of the \"Sendai Global Startup Hub Operations.\"<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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[Report on implementation in FY2026 is here]
\nThe 1st Why Southeast Asia now?<\/a>
\nHow can the second phase of overseas expansion be used to drive business growth?<\/a><\/p>\n

[Report on implementation in fiscal 2025 is here]
\nSession 1 Lecturer: Mr. Kengo Suzuki, Co-founder and Executive Fellow<\/a>
\nSecond session Lecturer: Mr. Shinji Akai, Representative Director and President of Ballwave Co., Ltd.<\/a>
\nLecturer: Mr. Ken Matsui, CEO and Representative Director, ugo Co.<\/a>
\nLecturer: Mr. Hong-Kyung Min, President of Liberaware, Inc.<\/a>
\nLecturer: Mr. Hideaki Itami, Director, Asia Region, Platinum Bio Co.<\/a>
\nLecturer: Mr. Yota Takakura, CEO, Inoka Co.<\/a>
\n7th Session: Speaker: Mr. Yukihiro Ishida, Representative Director and CEO of Second Heart Co., Ltd.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u2713 Startups that want to consider protecting and utilizing intellectual property in light of international expansion<\/p>\n

\u2713 Researchers aiming to commercialize and start businesses using research results and proprietary technologies<\/p>\n

\u2713 Those who want to know the timing of patent applications and the approach to the commercialization of rights in Japan and abroad<\/p>\n

\u2713 Those interested in handling intellectual property in joint research and business partnerships with foreign companies<\/p>\n

\u2713 Companies and support organizations that want to learn about intellectual property strategies to leverage technology for competitiveness<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Attorney Shinji Uchida & Shoma Shimazaki Law Office, Yamasaki Rinai<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Profile\/Tomo Nariyama
\nNitta & 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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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 business<\/strong>Let's say that.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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At Global Business Seminar 2026, we will cover topics related to overseas expansion and hold a total of seven seminars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u56de<\/th>\nDate of the event<\/th>\ntheme<\/th>\nParticipating companies and organizations<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1st<\/td>\n\u6e08<\/strong><\/span>August 3rd
\n15:00\u301c16:30<\/td>\n		Why Southeast Asia now?<\/strong><\/a>
\n~Why Sendai\/Tohoku Startups are Challenging the Next Growth Markets~<\/td>\n		Helical Fusion, Inc.
\nARK Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2nd<\/td>\n\u6e08<\/strong><\/span>September 7th
\n15:00\u301c16:30<\/td>\n		How can overseas expansion lead to business growth?<\/strong><\/a>
\n~Next steps for overseas expansion from the perspective of regional financial institutions and investors~<\/td>\n		Seven Seventeen Bank Co., Ltd.
\nUntroD Capital Asia Pte. Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3rd<\/td>\n\u6e08<\/strong><\/span>September 25th
\n17:00\u301c18:30<\/td>\n		When you go to the local area, what do you see?<\/strong>
\n~Realities of the market to be verified in Singapore~<\/td>\n		ICMG Holdings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4th<\/td>\n\u6e08<\/strong><\/span>October 8th
\n16:30\u301c18:00<\/td>\n		Who should I partner with to sell my products overseas?<\/strong>
\nLearning from Singapore\u2019s food distribution system: How to do business with local partners<\/td>\n		Kameyama Co., Ltd.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5th<\/td>\nOctober 20th
\n17:00\u301c18:30<\/td>\n		The Struggle of Expanding into Southeast Asia Business Part 1<\/strong>
\nIntroducing case studies of overseas expansion by companies selected for 2025<\/td>\n		Storyline Inc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The 6th<\/strong><\/td>\nNovember 7th
\n10:00\u301c11:00<\/strong><\/td>\n		Intellectual property strategy to compete globally<\/strong>
\n~ Things Startups Should Prepare for Now ~<\/td>\n		Nitta & Sagemachi Law Office<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The 7th<\/td>\nWednesday, November 25th
\n10:30\u301c12:00<\/td>\n		The Struggle of Southeast Asia Business Expansion Part II<\/strong>
\nIntroducing case studies of overseas expansion by companies selected for 2025<\/td>\n		Flame Heavy Industries Co.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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