The next phase of technology development will radically change the dynamics within and between industries. That means big challenges are ahead for corporate IP functions.
A rapidly evolving global IP environment means that Japanese executives must stay up to date with changes in more jurisdictions than ever before.
The arrival of connected vehicle technology has caused a sea change in how the business of intellectual property is conducted in the auto sector. As more industries are disrupted by similar technology trends, there are already important lessons to be learned.
More and more large Japanese companies are making a major push to support smaller domestic firms. Patents can play a major role in this process.
Corporate IP departments are changing as quickly as the businesses they serve. For IP executives, that means embracing new approaches and meeting new challenges.