Innovation is an effort to create new value (products and services) through novel methods (technology and ideas) that lead
to solving problems for society and customers. Protecting these novel methods and new value as intellectual property ensures
innovation and leads to further innovation.
In this class, we will understand the basic concept of intellectual property as well as the legal system that protects intellectual property. We will then learn how intellectual property can support innovation and earn business consideration. We will then consider the use of intellectual property to advance innovation with concrete examples.
In this class, we will understand the basic concept of intellectual property as well as the legal system that protects intellectual property. We will then learn how intellectual property can support innovation and earn business consideration. We will then consider the use of intellectual property to advance innovation with concrete examples.
Through this class, students will learn the basic concepts of intellectual property, understand the legal system that protects
intellectual property rights, grasp the impact that intellectual property has on innovation and business strategy, and be
able to consider ways to utilize intellectual property based on its social and economic role.
- To understand the fundamental concepts of intellectual property and the overall structure of the legal system.
- To grasp the impact of intellectual property on innovation and business strategy.
- To be able to explain the social role of intellectual property and explore ways to utilize it.
| Contributions to the class activities | Weekly assignments | Mid-Term/Final assignments | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| 2. | 10% | 10% | 10% | 30% |
| 3. | 10% | 10% | 20% | 40% |
| Total. | 30% | 30% | 40% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) & Innovation | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 2． | Overview of IP System | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 3． | Guest Speaker Session (Lecture by Patent Attorney, Schedule may be changed) | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 4． | Patent System and Promotion of Innovation | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 5． | Guest Speaker Session (Lecture by IP Expert Lawyer, Schedule may be changed) | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 6． | Brand Building and Service Innovation through Trademark and Design Systems | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 7． | Guest Speaker Session (Lecture by Corporate IP Officer, Schedule may be changed) | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 8． | Protection from Unfair Competition (Trade Secrets/Data) and Copyright Systems in the Digital Age | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 9． | Guest Speaker Session (Lecture by IP Information Specialist, Schedule may be changed) | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 10． | IP management and innovation strategy (Open/Close Strategies in IP) | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 11． | Guest Speaker Session (Lecture by Official of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), United Nations agency, Schedule may be changed) | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 12． | Utilization of IP：Licensing as IP Ecosystem IP protection in New Fields :AI /Life Sciences |
Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 13． | Guest Speaker Session (Lecture by Copyright Expert Lawyer, Schedule may be changed) | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| 14． | Final Presentation, Wrap-Up | Carry out the assignment instructed during the lecture. | 190minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
Contributions to the class activities (30%)
Weekly assignments (30%)
Mid-Term/Final assignments (40%)
*The ratio of each evaluation item may change slightly.
Weekly assignments (30%)
Mid-Term/Final assignments (40%)
*The ratio of each evaluation item may change slightly.
No specific textbooks are assigned. Reference books may be introduced during the course.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| Applicable | ・Experience in patent examination and trial as a patent examiner and administrative judge at the Japan Patent Office (JPO). ・Experience in formulating intellectual property policy at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). ・Experience in supporting the utilization of intellectual property at the National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training (INPIT). |
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