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1 Theme IV WIPO High WIPO Level SUBREGIONAL Forum on the COLLOQUIUM, Global Intellectual Property Infrastructure November for 24-**, Promotion 2008 of Innovation, March 1-2, 2010, Tokyo JAPAN Development and Management of Human Resources - Equipping countries with human skills to fully benefit from IP, Growing needs for multidisciplinary expertise to sustain innovation - Tadashi INOUE Dean, Executive Manager for Human Resources Development, National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training i (INPIT) Talking Points 1. National Needs for IP Human Resources 2. Human Resources Development for Different Target Groups 3. Future Challenges #2

multidisciplinary expertise to sustain innovation - Tadashi INOUE Dean, Executive Manager for Human Resources Development, National Center for Industrial Property

2 1 National Efforts toward Intellectual Property-based Nation 2002: Policy Statement by former Prime Minister Koizumi IP-based Nation as one of the national goals 2002: Intellectual Property Basic Act 2003: Establishment of Intellectual Property Policy Headquarters (headed by the prime minister) IP Strategic Program (revised every year) The Comprehensive Strategy for the Development of Human Resources Related to Intellectual Property (2006) #3 Increasing Needs for IP Human Resources (2006) Provisional Translation [Quantity] [Quality] [Awareness] i) IP staff in firms ii) Patent attorneys iii) IP staff in universities, etc. i) Filing abroad ii) Strategic exploitation iii) Protection of emerging technology iv) Litigation, etc. i) Students ii) The public The Comprehensive Strategy for the Development of Human Resources Related to Intellectual Property Perspectives on IP HRD in the coming 10 years Comprehensive Strategy for the Development of Human Resources Related to Intellectual Property (2006) #4

Resources Related to Intellectual Property (2006) #3 Increasing Needs for IP Human Resources (2006) Provisional Translation [Quantity] [Quality] [Awareness] i) IP staff in firms ii) Patent attorneys

3 Desired IP Human Resources (2006) Desired IP human resources are: Provisional Translation (1) those who can work globally, (2) those who understand advanced technologies, (3) those who are multi-disciplinary, (4) managers/executives who can win in IP competitiveness, or (5) those who assist SMEs, etc. in utilizing IP Comprehensive Strategy for the Development of Human Resources Related to Intellectual Property (2006) #5 Multi-disciplinary IP Human Resources (2006) Provisional Translation High High expertise Highly multidisciplinary se Experti Conven tional HRD IP law, science, management, tax, accounting, etc. Conventional IP expert Desired HRD Multi-disciplinary IP experts Varieties of Disciplines Wide Range Comprehensive Strategy for the Development of Human Resources Related to Intellectual Property (2006) #6

in utilizing IP Comprehensive Strategy for the Development of Human Resources Related to Intellectual Property (2006) #5 Multi-disciplinary IP Human Resources (2006) Provisional Translation High High

4 2 JPO and INPIT Japan Patent Office The Universal Industrial Property Materials Library Apr INPIT NCIPI (former name) (established in Apr. 1997) Industrial Property Info. Consulting Service Patent Licensing The Industrial Property Training Institute Oct Training i for JPO Staff Human Resources Development > Agency from Apr > Renamed in Jan (Incorporated Administrative Agency) #7 JPO Knowledge & Expertise >Patent exam. >HRD >Int. affairs >ICT, etc. Major Business of INPIT INPIT Human Resources Development Training of IP-related Personnel (i) JPO officials (ii) Non-JPO personnel Raising IP Awareness (i) Contests (ii) Standard textbooks Support for universities, etc. (i) University IP Advisors Global l Activities iti for IP-Human Resources IP Information (IPDL, etc.), Licensing, Consulting, etc. #8

2007 (Incorporated Administrative Agency) #7 JPO Knowledge & Expertise >Patent exam. >HRD >Int. affairs >ICT, etc.

5 EX.1 Training for JPO Patent Examiners 1. Basic Knowledge & Expertise on Examination > Laws & Regulations > Technology > Examination Practices 2. Abilities for Smooth/Efficient Examination > Communication > Collection & Analysis of Information 3. Knowledge for Globalization > Languages > Foreign Patent System 4. Management Skill (i) (ii) (iii) Collective Training at INPIT OJT in JPO Self-Development H. Kobayashi, Training in JPO Examination Departments, tokugikon, , no.247 #9 Example of Training Programs for Examiners JPO Patent Examiners 30 th Year: Training in Litigation, etc. 20 th year: Training Course for Examination Directors 10 th Year: Training Course for Appeal Examiners 8 th Year: Examination Ability (Practical) (2) 6 th Year: Examination Ability (Practical) (1) 3 rd Year: Training Course for Examiners (2) 2 nd Year: Training i Course for Examiners (1) Statutory Training Course 1 st Year: Training for Assistant Examiners [Note] This chart shows an average training schedule for JPO patent examiners. #10

Management Skill (i) (ii) (iii) Collective Training at INPIT OJT in JPO Self-Development H. Kobayashi, Training in JPO Examination Departments, tokugikon, 2007.11.14, no.

6 EX.2 Training for IP Expert Expert Search Training (Advanced Level) Objectives: To enhance the ability of prior art search Target Groups: IP staff of companies, searchers of patent search companies, etc. Lectures by Patent Examiners Search Practices using Examiner Terminals #11 EX.3 Raising IP Awareness among Students Patent Contest & Industrial Design Contest Objectives: To raise IP awareness & to promote an understanding of IP system Target Groups: Students of universities, colleges of technology, high schools (1) Entry (2) Contest (3) Awards (4) Consultation Patent Attorney Description of Invention (262 entries in Patent Contest 2009) (7) Patent Patent Free (16 awards in Patent Contest 2009) (6) Patent Examination Free (5) Filing Free [Note] Each Fee is covered by the organizer. Free #12

3 Raising IP Awareness among Students Patent Contest & Industrial Design Contest Objectives: To raise IP awareness & to promote an understanding of IP system Target Groups: Students of universities,

7 University IP Advisor Objectives - To assist universities in the following: > Establishing their own IP management system, or > Enhancing IP management functions University IP Advisor Guidance, advice, consulting The person in charge of the university (Dean, Vice Dean) Manual for Developing IP Management System in the University University IP Advisors are dispatched to 18 universities in FY 2009 ( 52 univ. in total since FY 2002) #13 3 Term Basic Policy on IP Strategy in the Third term (Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters; March 31, 2009) 1 st Term 2 nd Term 3 rd Term FY FY FY Provisional Translation Target Charact eristics IP-based Nation Most Advanced IPbased Nation Enhancement of IP protection ti Enhancement of Global IP Competitiveness Enhancement of Intellectual Creation Cycle by focusing on IP exploitation Protection Creation Exploitation #14

8 IP Human Resources desired in the Future (Extract from Intellectual Property Strategic Program 2009 ) 1. IP for Innovation innovation (1) Developing IP human resources who contribute to the creation of innovation (2) Enhancing the comprehensive IP producing capability of universities, SMEs, etc. > Dispatching teams headed by an IP producer 2. Global IP (1) Promoting the development of IP systems in Asia, etc. and cooperation therefor (2) Developing international IP experts Global Intellectual Property Strategic Program #15 Research Open Innovation Paradigm (Henry Chesbrough) Development Boundary of the firm New Market innovation Research Projects Current Market Closed Innovation We should control our IP, so that our competitors don t profit from our ideas. Open Innovation We should profit from others use of our IP, and we should buy others IP whenever it advances our own business model. Henry Chesbrough, Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology (Harvard Business School Press, 2003) #16

> Dispatching teams headed by an IP producer 2. Global IP (1) Promoting the development of IP systems in Asia, etc.

9 Human Resources contributing to the creation of Innovation innovation Enlightening and developing human resources who take charge of coordinating R&D strategies, t IP strategies and business strategies The GOJ will encourage business managers and executives to improve their understanding of IP and incorporate IP strategies into their business strategies and R&D strategies. Business strategy Three-in-one R&D strategy effects IP strategy Intellectual Property Strategic Program #17 Collaboration Activities in Japan innovation Seven training institutes in Japan formed the Council for promoting the development of human resources related to Intellectual Property (2006). [Major Activities] 1. Proposal to the government on human resources development 2. Joint Event (e.g. Open Seminar in 2009) IP Human Resources desired in the Pro-Innovation Era JPAA (Patent Attorney) JFBA (Lawyer) IPAJ (IP Research) INPIT (Public) the Council (7 institutes) JIPA (Applicant) AIPE (IP Education) JIII (Promotion) (Japanese) #18

Business strategy Three-in-one R&D strategy effects IP strategy Intellectual Property Strategic Program 2009 http://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/titeki2/keikaku2009_e.

10 IP Producer innovation IP Producer Dispatching Program (Pilot Project, 2008-) Dispatch R&D Consortium injected by national funds National Institute IP producer (Two IP producers as of Mar. 2010) UNIV. IP Producer Industry Functions by R&D stages 1. Initial stage > Patent map 2. Middle stage 3. Final stage > IP portfolio > IP strategy > IP Policy, etc. > IP Management and License after the project #19 Inter IP Academy Cooperation (my viewpoint) Global Possible Activities (1) Exchange of Training Information, o Experience e (2) Joint Training for IP-related Personnel e.g. () (i) Joint Training/seminars, etc. (ii) Exchange of IP Information useful for HRD (the latest information on IP systems, etc.) (3) Raising IP Awareness (i) Bilateral (ii) Regional (iii) International (1) (2) (3) #20

> IP Management and License after the project http://www.jpo.go.jp/cgi/linke.cgi?url=/torikumi_e/puresu_e/press_new_intellectual_property_policy.

11 Key Activities in the Future 1. Training for developing IP experts 2. Development of human resources who contribute to the creation of innovation 3. Development of human resources who can work globally 4. Raising IP awareness Public sector Private sector Inter IP Academy Network Oversea s #21 Thank you for your kind attention References > INPIT: > JPO: > Intellectual Property Policy Headquarters: g Tadashi INOUE Dean, Executive Manager for Human Resources Development, INPIT 3-4-3, Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN inoue-tadashi2@inpit.jpo.go.jp #22

Raising IP awareness Public sector Private sector Inter IP Academy Network Oversea s #21 Thank you for your kind attention References > INPIT: http://www.inpit.go.

2. What are the current Training Programs of INPIT? 3. Challenges

2. What are the current Training Programs of INPIT? 3. Challenges TOPIC 3 WIPO WIPO Regional g Workshop pon on Effective Management g of Intellectual of Intellectual Property Property Academies: Academies: Challenges Challenges and and Responses, Jakarta, Feb. February