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General InformationOn

The JPO/IPR Training ProgramFY 2016

(for India)

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oI. BACKGROUND:

Recent years, R&D and business activities are becoming increasingly global and borderlcss, and lire

securing of Intellectual Property (IP) protection is becoming an e:<tremcly important issue worldwide. IP

protection is a key factor in promoling foreign investment and lechnolog)' tmnsfcr. as well as for

boosting a nation's industrial development. Therefore, since 1996, the Japan Patent Office (JPO) has

provided vigorous support for human resource education in order to reinforce the protection of IP in

developing countries. It is funded by the JPO, while its operation is entrusted to JlfllllU1d HIDA. (For

more derails. p/eo,fe refer to t!le/o/lowing website: htte"//",",", training.jno.gQ.j()/e!1£).

2. TRAINING PROGRAM:

Outline of Courses and DurationNumber or

Course TItle Term of Course Candidales Deadline forAllocated Applicationfor India

1 JPO/IPR Training Course for August 22- September 7, 2016 2 June \0.2016Practitioners Specializing in Patents

2 JPO/IPR Operational Patent September 2. November I, 4 June 24. 2016Examination Tmining !'rogrom 2016

3JPO/IPR Training Course on October 13- 20, 2016 2 July 22. 2016

Paten! Examination Management

4JPO/IPR Training Course on November 7- IH, 2016 2 September 9,

Substantive Examination of Design 2016

5JPO/IPR Training Course on November 21- December 2. 2 September 9,

Substantive Examination of Trademark 2016 2016

JPO/IPR Training Course October21.6 for Practitioners Specializing December 8. 21. 2016 3in Trademarks 2016

7 JPO/IPR Training Course February 6. 22. 2017 2 Novemberfor II' Protection Lawyers 11.2016

• A screening commiUee consists of the representatives from the JPO, JIPII and HIDA will selectparticipants from candidates with the qualifications required for each training course .

• When the number of candidates nominllted by the Intellectual Property Office exceeds Ihe number ofcandidates alloned to a course. we may increase the number of participants to be invited by adjustingthe number. depending on the total number of candidates nominated. In that case. we will use the orderof priorily Slated in Priority List as reference in the selection process.

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, • As the result of screen!ng committee. organizer may ask countries to reconsider and refresh theCS" nomination.

3. QUALIFICATIONS (for all candidales):

(I) ANendnnce In Ihe Training Course

The candidates should be selected on the presupposition that they will be able to attend all scheduledactivities of the training course which Ihey would like to attend. For more details on the qualifications ofcandidates please refer to the GI attachment for each training course.

(2) Certificale

• The participants aflbe training course will be presented with a certificate on the Inst day of the coursewhich will certify that they have obtained sufficient results from the training course.

- However. if a participant fails to attend two-thirds of the scheduled activities of the course, gcnemllythe certificate will not be issued to them.

4..TRANINGLOCATTON AND ACCOMMODATION:(I) Training,Location:

Asia.Pacific Industrial Propeny Center (APle)

Japan In,stitute for Promoting Invention and Innovation (JIPII)

4.2, Kasumigaseki 3.chome. Chiyoda-ku. Tokyo 100-0013. Japan

Tel: 81.3.3503.3026. Fax: 81.3-3503-3239

URL: "ftp'//",wu~training-ipQ go.jpfen/

(2) Accommodation (and Training Location):

Tokyo Kenshu Center (TKC)

The Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development AsSociation [HIDA)

30-1. Senju-azuma l-chome, Adachi-ku,1okyo 120-8534. Japan

Tel: 81-3-3888-8231 (Reception), Fax: 81.3-3888-0763 (Reception)

URL: httr:/lww"~hldo'apan or.;p/hida/f!n/il1dex hrm'

5. PARTICIPATION FEE AND DSATraining expenses, including DSA (Daily Subsislence Allowance). are financed by the JPO.

Training expenses arc provided to each participant os per Attachment (8), ond medical (accident and

sickness) insurance is provided by the JPO 10 covcr the period of the training COUl'SC •

• The JPO is not responsible for any e:<penses which occur in a participant's home country (ex: expenses

for obtaining a visa, transportation fcc from and 10 the airport).

6. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:Participants will be requested to confinn their agreement with the "HIDA RULES RELATING TO

TRAINEES OF THE JPOllPR TRAINING PROGRAM:" which includes the following conditions:

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J) Participants shall obtain a "Training Visa" by submining the invilation documents supplied t()HIf)A to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate in their own countries. Upon consultation with the

JPO, HIDA may cancel scholarship awards for partil:ip,lnts who enter Japan with the wrong kindof visa.

2) Air tickets 10 and from Japan will be provided by HIDA. All participants are asked to ensure that

they mllke every necessal')' arrangement on their end before starting their journey to Japan. A

participant who is unable 10 enter Japan before the beginning of the training course will lose

hislher place. HIDA will arrange flights for arrival in Japan Ihe day before the commencement of

the training course. and departure the day after the end of the training course. No changes in theroute, class or flight date are allowed.

3) Participants shall not be accompanied b)' their family members to Japan during the trainingcourse.

4) Participants shall nOI request JIPII or HIDA to arrange, nor arrange by themselves, any additionalprogram during or after the training course.

5) Participants shall leave Japan and relurn home upon completion of the training course in Japanaccording to the original schedule.

6) If the participant changes or cancels the Oight due 10 personal reasons, there is a high possibilitythat the participant will be obliged 10 pay the change or cancellation charges.

7. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Prospective candidates for the program should apply the original of the following documents to the

address of "9, CORRESPONDENCE." Besides the original application (hard copy), the submission inMicrosoft Excel dala fonnal is highly appreciated.

I) JPOIJPR Training Application Fonn (Attachment: (9))

Important: Part I of the Application Form is to be signed by the applicant's superior. whilePart 2 is to be signed by the applicant.

2) Pre-Training Report (Please refer 10 ParI 4 q/lhe Application Form.)

3) Three copies ora personal photo (4 cm x 3 em). Pholos should capture the area slightly abovethe top or the hair untillhe middle oflhe chest.

4) One copy ora brochure orthe candidate's company/organi7.Blion5) One copy ofpasspon

(If nOI available, a copy of an official pholo ID card or a driver's license with the name andaddress written in the romanized alphabet)

6) Consent Fonn of Overseas Trdvellnsurance (Please refer 10 Pari J oflhe Applicalion Form.)7) Evaluation of English Ability, if available (Please refer 10Pari 6 oflhe Applicalion Furm.)

8. CANCELLATION PROCEDURE:

If for any reason a panicipant is unable 10 anend Ihe lmining course. he'she musl infonn the person in

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" charge of the Intellectual Property Office in his/her count!)' and the HIDA immediately with reasons ofthe cancellation.

9. CORRESPONDENCE:For further information, please contact the following:

[HIDA Head Office]Mr. Tt::tsuya Sugita, Sellior Manager

Industry and Infrastructure Promotion Group. Industrial Projects Promotion Department

The Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association fHIDA J30-1. Scnju-azuma I-chorne. Adachi-ku, Tokyo 120-8534, Japnn

Tel: 81-3-3888-8253. Fax: 81-3-3888.8242

URl: hno://www.hidajapan.or.iplhidalenlindex.hlml

E-mail address: specialprojectsl-at@hidajapan.orJp

10. ATTACHMENTS:(I) Details of the JPO/IPR Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Patents

(2) Details orlht:: JPO/IPR Operational Patent Examination Training Program

(3) Details of the JPOIIPR Training Course on Patent Examination Managemt::nt

(4) Details of the JPOIIPR Training Course on Substantive Examination of Design

(5) Details afthe JPO/IPR Training Course on Substantive Examination of Trademark

(6) Details of the JPO/IPR Training Course for Practitioners Specializing in Trademarks

(1) Details of the JPOIIPR Training Course for II' Protection Lawyers(8) Details of Travel Arrangements

(9) JPO/IPR Training Application Form

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Details of the JPO/IPR Training Course forPractitioners Specializing in Patents

J. Duration:August 22- September 7, 2016[Application Deadline: June 10, 2016)

2. Objectives:

To enhance one's knowledge on intellectual property in ~enerol. To also deepen one's understanding and

enhance one's professional capabilities in tenus afpatent practices such as acquiring knowledge on the

outline of the patent syslem. preparing specifications and drawings. handling office aclions, making

amendments, judging patentability, considering patents for innovalive technology, using patent

infonnation. and handling operations involving licensing. In addition, to participate in the Summer IP

Seminar (Praclitioner Training Course) provided by the Japan Association oftJniversities for IntellectualProperty Education and Research (JAUIP).

3. Target Participants (applicants mU5t meet all of the following requlremenlS):

(I) Target participant,; should be nominated by the Intellectual Property Office in their countries.

(2) Target participants should be engaged in the field of IPR.

(3) Targct participants should be univcrsity graduates and/or have equivalent professional experience.

(4) Target participants should be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive trainingcourse.

(5) Target participants should not be students or anned forces personnel.

(6) Target participants should intend to continue working in the same field after completing the trainingcourse.

(7) Target participants should not have participated in the JPO/IPR training courses during FY 2015. inprinciple.

(8) Target participants should have adequate English language competence to attend lectures anddiscussions. as well as make reports,

(9) Target participants should have considerable knowledge of the IPf{ system. with more than three

years of experience in the field of IPR and have described sped fications of patents.

(10) Target participants should be bernlcen 27 and 50 years of age.

(11) Target participants must be professionals working in one of the following positions:1) Patent attorneys and IP lawyers; OR

2) Patent practitioners in private businesses .

• Persons workinR al Japanese enterprises are eligible for this program .

• HO\l,'Cver, if applicants do not meet any requirements. any justifiable reason will be taken intoconsideration.

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Gi 4. Language:Lectures, visilS and discussions will be carried oul in English or in Japanese with interpreling into

.English. Course documenls and training materials will be prepared in English.

s. Traii1i~gSchedule: TBD

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Delails of Ihe JPO/IPR Operalional Palenl Examinalion Training Program

J. Duration:

Seplember 2- November I, 2016

(Application Deadline: June 24, 2016]

2. Objectives:

To enhance one's capabilities in the area of patent examination (SubSlilnlive examination). Specifically,

10 enhance one's examination capabilities 10 the level that is required to immediately conduct actual

examination. by receiving training on how 10scarch databases to seck prior art and conduct examinationpractices. such as making decisions on subslanrive examinations.

3. Target Participants (applicants must meet rhe following requirements):(I) Target participants should be nominated by the Intellectual Property Office in their countries.(2) Target participants should be engaged in the field of IPR.

(3) Target participanls should be university graduates and/or have equivalent professional experience.

(4) Targel participants should be physically and menially prepared 10 undergo an intensive trainingcourse.

(5) Target patlicipants should not be students or Rnned forces personnel.

(6) Target participants should intend to continue working in the same field aller completing the trainingCourse.

(7) Targel patlicipanls should not have participated in the JPOIIPR training courses during FY 2015, inprinciple.

(8) Target participants should have adequate English language competence to attend lectures anddiscussions, as well as make reJXlrts.

(9) Target participant.': must be patent examiners; from IP Offices, engaged in substantive examination for

al least three years, be in charge of the fields of Infonnation!Telecommunications orAUlomobilesffwo Wheeled Vehicles (vehicle bodies), and be under SO years of age .

• However, if applicants do not meet any requirements, any justifiable reason will be taken intoconsideration.

4. Language:

Lectures. visits and discussions will be carried out in English or in Japanese with interpreting intoEnglish. Course documents Dnd training materials wi,lt be prepared in English.

5. Country Report:

Participants are required 10 prepare a reJXlrt on the countries. based on the details described in theguidelines that will be senllater.

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Q 6. Questionnaire

Applicants arc requested to fill in the Questionnaire regarding OJT (Annex) and submit il along with theapplication form.

7. Training Schedule: THD

(Rf!~: FY 20/5) JPOIIPR Oncra/ional and Customized Palent Traininp PmpramStep Subject Period Loca/ion

UnderSlonding a dcrailed outline of ,he Japanese [mel/cell/af properlySep.14Step J system, orgoni:oliotlS ,hal supporllha system, IP strategics empluyed by

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enterprises. cle.

Practical Iraining on searcht!.f (.f(!orch theory, ,reafeh tools, searchtechniques. "andhandt-on practice)

N(JI'.} JPOStep]- Nov. 30 APiCOn-the-job lraini"R/or po/em examination

Case sh,dics of scorch slrolcgfcs

Practical Training on Examinationsa. General examination [raining, including /ecll/res

Step J b. Examinalion of precedents and praclical exominalion experience Dec. I APICc. Overall case studil!J of palf!m examination • Dec. II

Announcement of resullS. exchonge of opinions. cvalualion session, ell'.

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Details of lhe JPOIIPR Training Course on Patent Examination Management

1. Duration:October 13. 20, 2016

(Application Deadline: Jul)' 22. 2016]

2. Objectives:

To deepen the understanding on examination practices in general such as acceleration of palent

examinations, quality management, training of examiners, improving the state of managing examinationpractices and to improve the expertise necessary for managing an IP Office.

3. Target Participants (applicants must meet all of the following requirements):(1) Target participants should be nominated by the Intellectual Property Office in their countries.(2) Target participants should be engaged in the field of IPR.

(3) Target participants should be university graduates and/or have equivalent professional experience.

(4) Target participants should be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive trainingcourse.

(5) Target panicipants should not be students or armed forces personnel.

(6) Target participant ••should intend to continue working in the same field after completing the trainingcourse.

(7) Thrgel participants should not have participated in the JPO/lPR training courses duting FY 2015. inprinciple.

(8) Target participants should have adequate English language competence 10 attend lectures anddiscussions, as well as make reports.

(9) Target participants should be patent examiners who are in the position to manage cxaminationpractices.

(10) In principle. targct participants should be assigned to continue conducting patent examinations after

they have completed the training course. In this context. target participants should be over 27 yearsof age .

• However. if applicants do not meet any requiremenls, any justifiable reason will be taken intoconsideration.

4. Language:

Lectures, study visits and discussions will be carried out in English or in Japanese with interpreting into

English. Course documents and training materials will be prepared in English.

S. Country Report:

Participants arc required to prepare 8 report on the countries. based on the delails described in theguidelines that will be sent later.

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., 6. Questio~nnireApplicants are requested to fill in the Questionnaire regarding OJT (Annex) and submil it along ,with the

f, application fonn.

7. Training Schedule: TDD

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Details of the JPOIIPR Training Course onSubstantive Examination of Design

I. Duration:November'. IS, 2016[Applicaiion Deadline: September 9, 2016]

2. Objectives:

To deepen onc's understanding on design laws and regulations. examination guidelines. and 'specialized

knowledge of examination pmctices, .based on examining case s~udies and hearing 1et:IUrcs.in order to

enhance ?ne's professional abilities.as ~ examiner 10 the level that is needed to condi.ict prompt and

appropriate design examinations in developing countries.

J. Target Participants (applicants must meet all orthe followi~g requirements):(I) Targel participants should he nominated hy Ihe Intellectual Property Office in their countries.(2) Target participants should be engaged in the field of IPR.

(3) Target participants should be university graduates and/or have equivalent professional e:<perien.ce.(4) Target participants should be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive training'

course.

(5) Target paflicipants should not be students or armed forces personnel.

(6) Target participants should intend to continue working in the same field after completing the trainingcourse.

(7) Target participDnts should not have participaled in the JPO/JPR training eourses during FY 2015. inprinciple.

(8) Target participants should have adequate English language competencc'to attend lecture"sanddiscussions, as well as,make reports.

(9) Target participants must be design examiners rrom IP Offices and be under 50 years of age .• However. if applicants do nOI meel any requirements. nny juslifiable reason will be taken intoconsideration.

4. Language:

Lectures. visits and discussions will be carried out in English or in Japanese with interpreting intoEnglish. Course documents and training materials will be prepared in English.

5. Country Report:

Participants arc required 10 prepare a report on the coumrics. based on the details described in theguidelines that will be sent later.

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I'isil to ,he Japan Partnt Offiu /ksign E:cum/llm/on OUiet!"PIC(Thu.)

Df'sign ACl and Re/olf!d I/n,r IIP1CPMOr/emmitI'!

JPOJul)' ]0/ AM

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JU~I'27 AM Outline alnufS" An '/lle/uJing Ihf' lIogtl(' Agrt!'lrIcnr) APIC(MOlL)

PM /mhmria! (Jcl-e/opmem and Rolt of Design APIC

July 18 AM &ominotion Standards/or /:>"'11/(11 IIPlC(file.)

PM Prot/un IJel?/opml!nl and lkslgll MonagemcnIAPiC

Jul)' 29 AM lkslgn Exam/norion Procli~s(J) Nondl)'tlPIC(Wed) PM Design £.Tumlnot/on Proct{cn(lj NOlYtlf)'fPructicr E.tercuts) APIC

July)O AM Design Examlno/lon Proc/i,vs(J)Creolil'e Difficulty IIPlC(I7/U,) PAl Design £.romina/ion Praclices(4/C""'Ulil'c Difficulty (J'rocficc uerciSfs) IIPlC

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(Frl,)PM Dulgn ExomlnmiOil Proctices(6)lImentlmemIDMsion (fmc/icc £Xc~ltt1) APIC

,lugust J AM(Man) PM Corpof\llr Inlel/caunl Property Managemrnt (Study "uit) COmJkl'ry

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Details of the JPO/IPR Traioiog Course onSubstantive Examination of Trademark

I. Durution:November 21- December 2, 2016

[Application Deadline: Septcmbcr9, 2016)

2. Objectives:

To deepen the understanding on expertise of applicable laws and regulations. Examination Guidelines,

and examination prncticcs rhr trndemarks through case studies and OJT and to improve the expertise for

prompt and appropriate trademark examinations for examiners in developing countries.

3. Target Participants (applicants must meet all of the following requirements):(J) Target pllfticipants should be nomirt3ted by the Intellectual Property Office in their countries.

(2) Target participants should be engaged in the field of IPR.

(3) Target participanLS should be wlivcrsity graduates and/or have equivalent professional e.'l:perience.

(4) largct participants should be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive trainingcourse.

(5) Target participant<; should not be students or anned forces personnel.

(6) Target participanLS should intend 10 continue working in the same field after completing the trainingcourse.

(7) Target participants should not have participated in the JPOIIPR tmining courses during FY 2015, inprinciple.

(8) Target participants should have adequate English language competence to attend lectures anddiscussions, as well as make reports.

(9) Target participants should be trademark examiners .from JP Offices who have more than one year's

experience in substantive examirt3tions and be under 50 years of age.

'*" However, if applicants do not meet any requirements, any justifiable reason will be taken intoconsideration.

4. Language:

Lectures, visits and discussions will be carried out in English or in Japanese with interpreting into

English. Course documents and tmining materials will be prepared in English.

5. Country Report:

Panicipants arc required to prepare a report on the countries, based on the details described in theguidelines that will he sent laler.

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6. Questionnaire .

~ Applicants are requested to fill in the Questionnaire regarding OJT (Annex) and submit i, along with theapplication ronn.

7. Training Schedule: THO

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Details of the JPO/IPR Training Course forPractitioners Specializing in Trademarks

I. Duration:Decc.mber8- 21, 2016

[Application Deadline: October 21,2016]

2. Objectives:

To deepen one's knowledge on intellectual property in geneml, as well as to deepen one's understanding

of and enhance one's professional capabilities on trndemark practices. by hearing lectures and holding

discussions on the tmdemark system, trademark examination standards of the Madrid System. and theuse oftmdemark information.

3. Target Participants (applicants must meet all of the following requirements):

(I) Target participants should be nominated by the Intellectual Property Office in their countries.

(2) Target participants should be eng'dged in the field of IPR.

(3) Target participants should be universilY graduates and/or have equivalent professional experience.

(4) Target participants should be physically and mentally prepared to undergo an intensive tminingcourse.

(5) Target participants'should not be students or armed forces personnel.

(6) Target participants should intend to continue working in the same field after completing the trainingcourse.

(7) Target participants should not have participated in the JPO/IPR tmining courses during FY 2015, inprinciple.

(8) Target participants should have adequate English language competence 10 attend lectures anddiscussions, as well as make reports.

(9) Target participant<:; should have considemble knowledge of the IPR system. with more than threeyears of experience in the field of IPR.

(10) Target participants should be betwcen 27 and SO years of age.

(II) Target participants must be professionals working in one of the following positions:

I} Persons at patent/trademark attorneys and IP lawyers involved in trademark practices; OR

2) Employees engaged in trademark practices in private businesses .

• Pcrsons working at Japanese enlcrprlscs arc cli~iblc for this program .

• However. if applicants do not meel any rcquircmcnls, any justifiable reason will be taken intoconsideration.

4. Language:

Lectures, visit"; and discussions will be carried oul in English or in Japanese with interpreting into

English. Course documents and training materials will be prepared in English.

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(Ref: FY 2015) JPO/JPR Training Course lor Practitioners Specializing in Tradenrark.s

HIDA APIC-JIPlJMomins 9:J().I1:JO to:(J().JJ:{J()Afternoon 13:JO.16:30 14:00.17:00

Dtlll!(DQY} Ti~ Subject Vf!JJUI.'AM Or;rnt(JIion ond &:!flnJf'OdlKtion

HIDAJuly 2mu.)

PM Tradtmnrx $)'SremsIfIDA(Discussion: Comparing Trademark Syslems Among (he Truinees' Countrits)

Welcome Aridn:u(J$ by fhe JpO ond APlC.JJPlI APIC

JulyJ A,\! Rec('l/I De\'eloJ1Mcnts rtgordiff/l Trademark Policies in Ja;x", APIC(Fri.)

Japan's Imel/teluo/ Proprrt)' Manogeml'lJl (DlscwsfM) AP/CPM Observation TUUT uf the ;1'0

JPO

Jul}' 6 AMTrudemnrk Applico/ion Praclit:es APIC(Ut/IL) PM

Jill)' 7 AM Trademark ScCII'Cht.s (TradeO/urt Clauijications & ~~orch £.u1'Cises) APIC(fUt.)

P>' (A-en'llf\<' of Madrid PI"OI.QColAPIC

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Julv 9 AM Trademark Opera/10m ill Compalliu"PIC

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Details of the JPO/IPR Training Course for IP Protectioo Lawyers

J. Duration:February 6- 22, 2017

(Application lJeadline: Nonmber 11,2016)

2. Objective:

To deepen one's understanding on IP righls and to enhance onc's professional capabilities, by hearing

lectures and holding discussions. comparing different countries'lcgislative systems, finding methods for

determining infringements of industrial property right ••.(i.e., interpreting technical scopes applicable 10patent im'entions). and studying IPR infringement lawsuits.

3. Target Participants (applicants must meet all of the following requirements):

(I) Target participants should be nominated by the Intellectual Property Office in Iheir countries.(2) Target participants should be engaged in the field of IPR.

(3) Target participants should be university graduates and/or have equivalcnl professional experience.

(4) Target participants should be physically and mentally prepared 10 undergo an intensive tminingcourse.

(5) Target participant,; should not be students or urmed forces personnel.

(6) Target participants should intend to conlinue working in the same field ancr completing the trainingcourse.

(7) Target participants should nOl have participated in the JPO/IPR training courses during FY 2015, inprinciple.

(8) Target participants should have adequate English language competence to allend lectures anddiscussions, as well as make reports.

(9) Target participants should have considernble knowledge of Ihe IPR system. with more than threeyears of experience in the field of IPR.

(10) Target participants should be over 27 years of age.

(II) Target participants must be professionDls working in one of the following positions:I) Judges and/or pros«:utors; OR

2) Palent attorneys and/or IP lawyers .

• However. if applicants do not meet any requirements, an)' justifiable rcason will be taken intoconsideration.

4. -Language:

Lectures, visits and discussions will be corned Ollt in English Qr in Japanese with interpreting intoEnglish. Course documents and tmining materials will be prepared in English.

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Da/~(Da)') n_ Subfffl (Common) Venue-

Octo~rJ AM Orftntatmn and &/flntroduction

HID"(Man,)I'M Intellectufli Pl'flperty BaIle ACI o1ld Japalltse NalioMI SITQtt1D'

lklober6 AM(rut.) Course o..'uvlt"ll' / PTt'./roining Report PreSentatiON HID",PM

AM Wtlcomt Addresser b)' tht JPO and APIC.JIPII

October 7 "PIC(Wtd.) Inlelltmual Pl'OfWTt)' Righu System (I) Out/int Q/IPR s'\'sttm

I'MObscTWllion TQttrCJ/I~JPO JPO

Subjffl SullJ~ctDate- (Day) n_Vmut!Patl!lltCraup Trod~nror. GrDup

Oetobu8 AM Potent Syslt!m (1) Appcals/rrio/s "Nl Trademark Smem (/)TrademarJi Law(Thur,) Suiu oROins' "llf1t!ols/T,.ials Oldsiollsaad Related l,(nr APICrM (CaStSlul1)'j

Oc'obtr 9 AMParen' Syst~m (l) Pat~nt Low I.J/"IRdattd Trod/marJi 5..1'SIl'''' (2) ImrvduCliDn '0

(f',.i,J l,(n~s Ext/millarlDn StD/lliortis/or rrad~tnarh APICPM (similar Irrtde-marb, etc.)

Octobe,. 13 AMl'at~1ll .\)'slem (J) POltnt Riglrl Trrtdtmark S)'J'It:m (J}Appealsffrlais

(fue.) Infringemrnt Casts (Case Stud)1 aad Suit agalnsl APfNolslTriats Decisions APICPM (Cast'Stul!)1

(klobe,. f.l AM Po/tnt :»'slem (.I) Outline ofTrrtdt/lKlrk s.~'Item (4)Tratlemar" Right(lV~d,) £.mminu/iull ~)af/dards: NOI'tltyllnw!1/t/lltIf/jrif/semenl Cases (Case Stud)1 APiCPM SI/!P

6. Training Schedule: TBD

(Ref: FY 20/5) JPOIIPR Training Course jor IP Pmleclion Lawyers

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APIC./IPII1O:00./J:ooU:OO.17:00

JIIDA9;3(}'ll:JO1J:30.16:3(J

MumingAfl~rnoon

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•• 5. Additional Information:

For around three days during the training course. participants will be divided into two groups, Applicantsarc asked to kindly indicate on Parr / of the App/icalion Form, which of the following groups theywould prefer to join:

A. Patent GroupB. Trademark Group

• For more information on the content that will bt: covered in both groups, please see the followingseclion,

APIC

tiPlC

AP/C

liNe

AP/C

IPlIIghCoun

APIC

"PiC

Compon.v

Subjl!Cf (ColW1lun)

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/r.cfual Property Rights Mano~mtnl (SJud)' Visit)

roperty lligh Court

IUSojllltrl/t!ctlMl/ Propt1rty ffigh Court

!.ibmr)'

ighllnfringcmt:nt Cases ([r/dudes Outline ofCop}'right l.aw)

fr,' Cous and IJiscussiOJl (2)

RighlS F.fllOI'Ccmml and Licensing

"irm (Exchortgl! ojl'ittlfJ with (l/tot'nI'YS)

11'" C'ISCS ullti DiscflssiOl'l (I)

"mc/fet: and Group Discussion)

Ie/using Ccmnony

gn Ri~ht In/rinKen/tlll Casts (/ncludrs Unfair COITlp.!/iIfoll

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/V 'V,

Dalf! (DtrJ') n_,1M Rol, and Prul!nl StD

(klobe,15Visit to InUllutua/ P(Thur.) PMDocument March in

Octobu /6 AM(Fri.) PM

Currtnt Slate ofhut/

AM Cas, Stud)' (/j De.,;Oclo/Mrl9 p,.evrntfon l.(lI4' Cas

(Mall.)PM CelSe Study (l)COf»)'"

Dc/oMT 10 AM(TUf!.) PM

IlItrodurlion a/Coul

October 11 AM IntroduC1IOll"ofCoun

(IY,d.) PM Visit 10 PotCIJI /AlW ,.

OCIQM.r 21 AMlP Rights System (1)(Thur.) PM

Oetofwr }J AM OIY!ra/1 Discussioll ((F,;)

PM E~'OIUQfion 'Meclins

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Attachment (8)ii

Details of TraveJ Arrangements

The following Training ex:penses will be provided to each panicipant by the jPO:

(1) International Air Fare (in kind)A direct route round trip economy class air ticket between an imcmalional airport specified by HIDAin the parlicipant's home country and Japan will be arrnnged and purchased by the JPO throughHIIJA. Domestic transportation expenses in the participant's home countl)' are excluded.

(2) Local Transportation FceNarita Internalional Airport to/from TKC (the place of accommodation) 1.960 yen(Route! by truin: Nnrila Imcmational Airport f-~ Keisci Sckiya @980yen x 2)Haneda (ntemational AiIl'Ort to/from TKC (Ihe place of accommodalion) 1,700 yen(Route! by train: Haneda International Airport fo-io Keisei SekiYD @850yen)( 2)

(3) DSA

JPO will finance each participant a Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) at Jl'y 9,600.The DSA shall cover accommodation. breakfasts. lunches. dinners and commuting expensesindicated below during your Slay in Tokyo.

Please note that the participants musl stay at the TKC during the training course. JPO willnot take any responsibility for any participant who disregards this stipulation .

• Daily expenses are outlined below for your reference.(a) Tokyo Kenshu Center (TKC)- Accommodation (without meals): 6.280 yen per night• MealsBreakfast: 620 yen per mealLunch: 820 yen per mealDinner: I, 130 yen per meal

• All mom charge and other services incurred at the TKC, such as drinks, telephone, dining,etc. musl be senlcd by participants directly with the TKe. All payments enn be made unlywith Japancse YCIl,

(b) Commuting Expenses• TKC to/from APIC 480 yen per day(Route! by subway: Kito-Scnju f-7 Kasumigaseki@240yen )( 2)

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