TOKYO, March 17 -- Japan Patent Office issued the following news:

On February 13, Mr. MUTO Yoji, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, held a meeting with Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). They both agreed to strengthen collaboration between Japan and WIPO to hold an international forum at the Expo aiming to promote the use of intellectual property in solving social issues.

On the same day, Mr. Tang met with JPO Commissioner ONO at the JPO. During the meeting, they noted their shared understanding that they are going to contribute to the promotion of WIPO GREEN utilization through the holding of an international forum at the EXPO 2025 and give awards to companies that utilize intel...