Shogo Matsunaga will speak at the "Seminar on SEP Mediation Proceedings at the Tokyo District Court," hosted by the Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA), on October 2, 2026.

"Seminar on SEP Mediation Proceedings at the Tokyo District Court," hosted by the Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA)

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2026, 15:00–16:00

Format: Online (Zoom Webinar)

Fee: Free of charge

Capacity: 900 participants (registration will close once capacity is reached)

Eligibility: JIPA members

Speakers:

• Mr. Naoyuki Iwai (Judge, Tokyo District Court)
• Mr. Toshifumi Futamata (Chair, SEP Study Group)
• Shogo Matsunaga (Partner, Attorney-at-Law and Patent Attorney, Sonderhoff & Einsel)

Seminar Overview:
As SEP mediation proceedings draw increasing attention as a means of resolving licensing negotiations and disputes involving standard essential patents, the presiding judge from the Tokyo District Court will explain the outline of the system, followed by comments and a Q&A session with expert panelists. The seminar aims to deepen understanding of the practical significance and potential applications of the proceedings.