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Intellectual property counterfeiting is a topic of major concern for innovators and creators. We will share insights on the legal and regulatory framework for patents in China and Taiwan, explore the challenges and opportunities of patent enforcement in both jurisdictions, and provide practical strategies for businesses to protect their patent rights in these markets.
Winona’s practice is focused on intellectual property law, licensing, enforcement, and litigation. She is also familiar with fair trade law, corporate internal fraud investigations, cybersecurity policy/strategy implementation, crisis management, and dispute resolution. Winona is capable of working on both litigation and non-litigation cases and has represented several renowned enterprises in cases involving intellectual property and cybersecurity. In February 2015, she obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential, one of the top ten certifications in the United States, and in January 2021, she obtained the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential, which is highly regarded and valued by anti-fraud professionals. To broaden her horizons and possibilities in the legal field, in May 2023, she obtained the Information Security Management Systems (ISMS; ISO/IEC 27001:2022) Lead Auditor credential.
In this seminar, we will explore essential patent strategies for US tech companies doing business in Japan. We’ll delve into key patent trends, particularly focusing on software and AI-related patents, and examine important case law related to infringement, especially concerning activities utilizing servers located outside Japan. Additionally, we’ll discuss disruptive strategies such as attacking competitors’ patents and attempting to invalidate their patents. Furthermore, we’ll highlight the financial benefits that startup companies can enjoy through strategic patent filings, including insights into the JPO’s official fee reduction system.
Shuichi’s practice primarily focuses on patent prosecution and providing counsel on non-infringement, freedom-to-operate, and invalidity issues, with a particular emphasis on technology areas including chemistry, printing, xerography, medical devices, toiletry, biomass, and artificial intelligence. His expertise extends beyond patent practice in Japan to include the US, Europe, and China. Shuichi joined the firm Taiyo, Nakajima & Kato in 2002 and was admitted to practice before the Japan Patent Office in 2003. He was sent to the US from 2004 to 2007, where he received extensive training in US patent prosecution. Shuichi successfully passed the US patent bar examination in 2005 and has been responsible for all international work at the firm (both outgoing and incoming) since 2007.
This seminar provides an overview of patent protection in Korea. In particular, we will look at how to protect software inventions through patents and demonstrate blueprints for using patents to block competitors.
Danny is a founder and the managing partner of SEUM IP. He has over 20 years of experience in strategic IP counseling on patent matters in the field of mobile services, robots, medical devices, business models, and cryptocurrency. Danny’s portfolio of clients include start-ups, emerging tech companies, and public and multinational corporations. Danny is a co-founder of the largest startup accelerator in Korea.
This seminar will give an overview of the brand protection landscape in Southeast Asia with a focus on Singapore & Malaysia. The issues that will be tackled are how brand owners can enforce their marks should there be infringement and what steps need to be taken to maintain their marks on the register, such as the relevant use requirements. In addition, as there are differences between the trademark protection regime in the US as compared to Southeast Asia, such as the first to use vs. the first to file system, we will look at how the first to file system differs from the first to use system and the potential pitfalls of the first to file system as well as the measures and preventative steps that can be taken.
Gerald’s expertise spans brand protection, trademark prosecution, enforcement, transactions, as well as advice in all areas of brand protection. After graduating from the National University of Singapore he was called to the Bar in Singapore in 1988 and in Malaysia in 1991. He joined the firm of Marks & Clerk in 2009, when he was tasked to set up their Kuala Lumpur office and is currently the Head of Trademarks in Singapore & Malaysia. In addition to those two jurisdictions, he also assists clients in trademark protection in Southeast Asia where he acts as a one stop contact for clients wanting trademark protection in the region.
On Lu focuses on monetizing IP to generate revenue, defend against litigation, and cross-license with competitors. He works with some of the most prestigious tech titans in Australia, China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea to formulate their IP strategies, and convert cost centers into profit centers. To do this, oN leverages ten years of extensive litigation experience. He has represented dozens of global companies in complex, multi-party patent and trademark litigation before the ITC, and in federal district courts around the country. oN also serves as Chief IP Officer for the European Innovation Academy, and regularly teaches the IP curriculum he created that has trained 5,000+ startups from 90+ countries. Before becoming a lawyer, oN earned his MBA, and spent a decade launching US dot.coms internationally.
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