WIPO Japan Office
The WIPO Japan Office promotes WIPO's global IP services for patents, trademarks and industrial designs, as well as its global databases, IP Advantage and multi-stakeholder initiatives, to Japanese users. We do this through the website, seminars, training, publications, and local customer service as well as other activities in conjunction with Japan Funds-In-Trust and the Japanese government.
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Due to the spread of COVID-19, we have a limited number of staff in the office and reduced office hours. For questions regarding our global IP services or for general inquiries, we can be reached from 10:00 to 17:00 JST (Mon.-Fri.). For inquires outside of these hours or if you are unable to get through, please contact us. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by our closure and greatly appreciate your kind understanding during this period.
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Release of the Global Innovation Index 2020
Report ranking the innovation performance of 131 economies in the world including Japan. Japan ranks 16th. Tokyo-Yokohama ranks top in the world as a science and technology cluster.
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WIPO’s Virtual Exhibition on AI and IP
Focusing on the use of AI in the arts, music, technology and entertainment, the exhibition is designed to provide visitors with a deeper understanding of the relationship between IP and AI as well as the challenges that arise in that relationship. As a participation from Japan, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation displays its technology in the exhibition, thanks to the cooperation of the company.
