Greetings / ご挨拶

The global patent landscape is rapidly changing. In the U.S., the USPTO faces a historic backlog alongside critical debates on enablement and patent eligibility, while AI is transforming both patent filings and prosecution workflows. In Europe, the Unified Patent Court is building its first significant body of case law, shaping enforcement, validity, and cross-border jurisdiction. These developments are setting the tone for global litigation strategies and require close attention from Japanese IP practitioners.

This seminar will deliver clear, practice-oriented insights into global drafting strategies, UPC and PTAB litigation, SEP/FRAND disputes, and emerging damages trends. A dedicated Executive Session will condense the key takeaways for IP leaders, offering first-hand perspectives on international jurisdiction, litigation strategies, and monetization.

Join us for an exceptional opportunity to sharpen your global IP strategies with the latest knowledge from the U.S. and Europe—tailored to the needs of Japanese companies.

As in the past years, in addition to comparative views of the situation in the US and Europe, expert comments from a Japanese perspective will be provided. Simultaneous interpretation into Japanese will be provided throughout both days.

On the evening of the first seminar day, we are happy to invite all seminar participants to our CPPC Reception at the banquet hall „Shinju” (3rd floor). We truly look forward to this chance to meet you in person again.

世界の特許制度は大きな転換期を迎えています。米国では、USPTOにおける歴史的な未処理案件や特許適格性・実施可能要件をめぐる議論が続く一方、AIが発明そのものだけでなく特許実務にも変革をもたらしています。欧州では、統一特許裁判所(UPC)による初期の重要な判例が積み重ねられ、権利行使や有効性、そして国際的な管轄権のあり方に直接影響を与えています。これらの動向は、国際訴訟戦略における方向性を決定づけるものであり、日本企業にとっても無視できない課題です。

本セミナーでは、グローバル出願戦略、UPCやPTABをめぐる訴訟、SEP/FRAND問題、損害賠償に関する新しい傾向など、実務に直結する最新のテーマを解説します。さらにエグゼクティブ・セッションでは、国際管轄権やグローバル訴訟戦略、収益化戦略について、知財分野におけるリーダーの皆さまにとって重要な知見を第一線の専門家からお届けします。

米国・欧州の最新動向を、日本企業の視点から整理して学べるまたとない機会です。ぜひご参加ください。

例年と同様に、セミナーでは欧米の比較的見地からのレクチャーに加え、日本の視点からの専門家のコメントも入ります。

両日を通じて、講演には日英の同時通訳をご用意しております。

なお、11月11日には、セミナー後にレセプンディナー(会場:同ビル3階バンケットホール「真珠」)をご用意しております。多くの皆さまのご参加をお待ちしております。


Topics covered in this conference

November 11, 2025 (Tue)
9:00 – 13:00

Session 1: Advanced Topics in Patent Prosecution


  • The U.S. examination backlog and new workflow changes
  • Claim interpretation by different courts and offices, and resulting hints/strategies for drafting a global patent application
  • National first filing requirements / foreign filing licenses
  • Panel on Enablement
  • Securing patent protection for AI related inventions
  • Using AI Tools in Prosecution: Professional requirements and considerations in adopting AI in patent workflows


14:00 – 17:30

Session 2: Patent and IP Portfolio Strategies


  • Validity assessment in Europe and the US and resulting strategies
  • EPO case law update
  • Soft IP: „Beyond Legal Protection – Trademarks as Strategic Assets”
  • Trade Dress/Design Patents
  • AI & Copyright in the U.S.

November 12, 2025 (Wed)
9:00 – 13:00

Session 3: Advanced Topics in Patent Litigation


  • Post grant procedures: Navigating the US PTAB’s discretionary denial process and new political agenda
  • UPC Case law Update
  • Lessons to be learned from the recent decisions on Standard Essential Patents
  • Panel with industry members on FRAND royalty setting in view of licensing and litigation


14:00 – 17:30

Executive Session - Trends and perspectives in IP litigation and monetization for IP executives

  • Panel on global litigation strategies in view of the UPC and new rules on international jurisdiction in Europe
  • Trends in damages awards in US patent litigation
  • Litigation funding is increasing and drawing scrutiny
  • Trends in Section 101 decisions
  • Industry panel on global IP portfolio, litigation and monetization strategies


Conference Venue / 会場

KUDAN-KAIKAN TERRACE (2nd floor Banquet Hall “HOUOU”)
1-6-5 Kudan Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo


Dates and Times / 日時

November 11, 2025 (Tue)
  • 9:00 – 17:30
    Conference Day 1
  • 18:00 – 20:30
    Dinner Reception at Banquet Hall „SHINJU” (3rd floor)

November 12, 2025 (Wed)
  • 9:00 – 17:30
    Conference Day 2


Participation Fee / 受講料

We are happy to offer this year’s conference free of charge


REGISTRATION /参加申込み

For registration, please use the following link

Go to REGISTER page

We recommend registering early since seating capacity is limited!


Seminar Program / セミナープログラム

More detailed information on the seminars will be available in August on the website www.cppc.jp.


Inquiries and Further Information / お問合せ先

For inquiries or further information, please contact the CPPC office at cppc@hoffmanneitle.com