LIMA Japan is organizing a one day intensive licensing education program on Thursday 24th July. The focus will be on licensing basics covering an overview of the industry, licensing business processes, IP basics and a grounding in merchandising license contracts. The program will be followed by an evening networking event for participants and industry professionals.  The program is geared to participants new to licensing or those who have some experience in the industry.

The day will kick off with Kaori Taniguchi, General Manager of LIMA Japan giving an industry overview and introducing various licensing statistics. Next, Sachiko Imaizumi, President of Plus Licens & Design Tokyo, and Representative Director of LIMA Japan will present on licensing basics covering contract administration, property management, and marketing issues. Finally, Kimihito Kato, Attorney-at-Law at Vasco Da Gama Offices, and LIMA Japan’s Statutory Advisor, will introduce the legal theory and basic practices associated with licensing. He will also give a detailed explanation of a merchandising license agreement.

Date & Time:  11.00 to 18.00, Thursday 24th July, 2014. (Doors open from 10.30).
Venue: Classroom C1, 2F, Tokyo University of Science Center, Ramla Central Plaza, Iidabashi, Tokyo.
Fee (excluding consumption tax): LIMA Japan Members: free    Charabiz Members: JPY27,300   Others: JPY30,000
No. of Participants Sought: 40 persons max.
Organiser: LIMA Japan (Japan Licensing Business Organisation)
Supported By:  Department of Master of Intellectual Property (MIP), Graduate School of Management of Science and Technology, Tokyo University of Science, Character Databank Co., Ltd.
Evening Networking Reception: JPY5,000

Registration (Japanese-language): http://licensing.or.jp/wp/liccnsingbasicseminar20140724/
Enquiries to: info@licensing.or.jp