Intellectual property can be a valuable asset as well as a source of competitive advantage for your company. Therefore, it is vital to set appropriate licensing conditions to protect your company’s interests when licensing intellectual property.
This can be complex, however, as there are numerous local restrictions on licensing. In Japan, it is especially important to be aware of Japanese competition laws and relevant regulations, as well as FTC and court decisions.
Our firm has extensive experience in all aspects of licensing intellectual property rights, and currently supports many companies operating in Japan.
Franchising is a common strategy when foreign companies want to enter the Japanese market.
There are many legal requirements for franchising in Japan and we guide our clients through every step of the process.