We have released a new episode of our Podcast, titled "TMI Podcast - Intellectual Property in Japan."

<#10: Patent News in Japan 2025>
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In this episode, we highlight several important developments in Japanese patent law during 2025. Topics include the Japanese Supreme Court’s landmark Dwango decisions addressing cross-border patent infringement involving overseas servers, the record-breaking damages award in the Toray pharmaceutical case, and the IP High Court’s ruling in the DABUS case confirming that AI cannot be recognized as an inventor under current law.
We also review recent statistics from the Japan Patent Office, including examination speed and filing trends. Together, these developments provide useful insight into the current direction of Japan’s patent system.

Sources
- Breaking News: Supreme Court Ruling in DWANGO v. FC2 Case - Network-Related Inventions and Territoriality
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/eyes/blog/2025/16822.html

- Mr. Yuya KURODA
https://www.tmi.gr.jp/people/y-kuroda.html