ClarkeModet, the largest IP group in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries across Europe and Latin America, will be organizing an IP seminar in collaboration with the Japan Intellectual Property Association, the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain in Japan, and experts from the Japanese pharmaceutical industry. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 19, 2025

■ Organizer: ClarkeModet

■ Support: Japan Intellectual Property Association, Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of Spain

■ Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish (interpretation available on request)

■ Admission: Free (Invitation only, Pre-registration required)

■ Bring: your business card

■ Program

15:30 – 15:35 Opening remarks by Mr. Gonzalo Ramos, Counsellor, Economic and Commercial Office, Embassy of Spain

15:35 – 15:45 Greeting Mr. Kentaro Kaneko, Investment and Industrial Cooperation Officer, Economic and Commercial Office, Embassy of Spain

15:45 – 15:55 Greeting from Asako Tanimoto, ClarkeModet APAC Desk

16:00 – 16:45 Panel Discussion “Comparative Analysis of Pharmaceutical Patent Term Extension Systems and Best Practices in Japan, Europe and Latin America

-Overview and Trends of Pharmaceutical Patent Term Extension Regimes in Japan, Europe and Latin America

– Absence of patent term extension in Europe and the role of Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs)

– Recent cases and trends in SPCs in European countries, including Spain

– SPC Manufacturing Waiver and its impact on the Japanese pharmaceutical industry　

-Challenges and strategies for effectively using patent extensions to strengthen pharmaceutical patent protection in Europe and Latin America

16:45 Reception (drinks and canapés will be served)

18:00 End

*The time and content of the lecture may be subject to change. Please understand in advance.

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