We have a client seeking patents related to power battery technologies for electric vehicles (EV). If you are interested in monetizing your patents, please contact us.

I was once involved in a government program to support regional projects that would make effective use of the intellectual properties of the universities in that region. We evaluated the business models and core technologies of the projects. Then, we often faced the problem that the patents on their core technologies are jointly owned by […]

“Do you think IPwe will facilitate the use of intellectual properties as collateral for financial institutions?” I was recently asked this question. In fact, the Japanese government has been promoting IP-based lending for several years. The government bears the cost of IP evaluation for financial institutions. However, at prsent, financial institutions don’t seem to regard […]

We have clients looking for patented technologies in the following areas: Automatic cleaning robot for glass curtain walls Fire extinguishing system for electric vehicle (EV) battery fires If you are interested in monetizing your patents, please contact us.

Disputes involving standard-essential patents (SEPs) have arisen in many countries around the world, and SEP disputes between different industries are expected to increase in the future. Therefore, the Japanese government (METI) has indicated the desirable actions to be taken by patent holders and implementers in SEP license negotiations (*1). Previously (2018), the Japan Patent Office […]

It is heartbreaking to see the tragic news about the Russia-Ukraine war every day. I hope that the war will end as soon as possible and peace will return to Ukraine. Disputes often arise in the business world as well. You can be involved in a dispute even if you do not want to be. […]

IPwe announced on March 9, 2022 that nChain joined the Blockchain Smart Pool as the first founder.  The Smart Pool is a new type of patent pool that IPwe developed. A group of key innovation leaders (“Founders”) collectively offer a group of their patents relating to leading and emerging technologies for license to other companies […]

Japan’s largest intellectual property event, “Patent Information Fair & Conference” will be held in Tokyo from February 2 to 4. Our Founder, Satoshi Watanabe, will participate in a panel discussion as a panelist. In this panel discussion, we will discuss how digital technology is changing the world of IP. In particular, Watanabe will introduce the […]

Just recently (October 2021), Nippon Steel surprised many by suing not only a Chinese steel company Baoshan Iron & Steel but also its customer, Toyota, for infringing its own patent rights on steel products (*1). Now, Nippon Steel has surprised us even more by suing Mitsui & Co (*2). This is because Mitsui & Co […]

Our client is looking for a business partner in its food packaging antimicrobial sealant film business. They own antimicrobial “non-elution” technology that is protected by patent. They already have partnered with a major Japanese chemical company for the production of masterbatches. They also have partnered with Japan’s largest trading company to provide those masterbatches overseas. […]