Key Facts
• The 34th Intellectual Property & Information Fair and Conference will be held from September 10–12, 2025.
• Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, West Halls 3 and 4, Tokyo, Japan.
• Organized by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation, Japan Patent Information Organization, and Sankei Shimbun.
• Admission is free with prior or on-site registration.
• Yasuyuki Kasai, Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office, aims to implement policies to profit from intellectual property.
• Key focus: Accelerating the granting of patents, trademarks, and design rights for businesses of all sizes.
• A support network for intellectual property management has been established, aiding six regions, including Aomori Prefecture.
• The Japan Patent Office will exhibit at the Osaka-Kansai Expo starting October 2, showcasing intellectual property use cases.
• The event will feature talk sessions by female entrepreneurs and a student business idea contest to engage youth and women.
Summary
The 34th Intellectual Property & Information Fair and Conference, Japan’s largest event on patents and intellectual property, will take place from September 10–12, 2025, at Tokyo Big Sight. Yasuyuki Kasai, Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office, emphasizes the importance of leveraging intellectual property to drive economic growth. The event will highlight practical applications of intellectual property, including support for small and medium-sized enterprises through a nationwide network. The Japan Patent Office will also participate in the Osaka-Kansai Expo starting October 2, showcasing innovative intellectual property solutions. The conference aims to inspire participants to explore and adopt intellectual property strategies in their businesses.
