TOKYO, July 14 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following press release:

The JPO conducts training courses online and in person by invitation. The courses are designed for government officials from IP offices and other agencies, including examiners working in developing countries, and IP experts in the private sector to enhance their knowledge of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). In FY2024, the JPO held 16 courses and a total of 304 trainees participated.

In addition, the JPO organizes seminars every year with the aim of sustaining and following up the training achievements, promoting cooperation among trainees, and supporting the dissemination and awareness of IPR systems.

The JPO will continue to support the strengthening of IP syst...