On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Kenichi Nagasawa—Advisor to Takaoka IP and former Head of Intellectual Property & Legal Headquarters at Canon Inc.—delivered a seminar at Tokyo International Forum on the evolving challenges and opportunities facing intellectual property (IP) organizations.
Mr. Nagasawa began by highlighting how the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the rapid development of generative AI have dramatically accelerated digital transformation across industries. These advances, while promising, are accompanied by heightened geopolitical risks and growing concerns over the fragmentation of global supply chains.
In this context, Mr. Nagasawa emphasized that IP strategies must be reevaluated to remain relevant and resilient. He discussed how shifts in global leadership, the emergence of economic security policies, and the need for more adaptive IP organizations are transforming the landscape for businesses and governments alike.
The seminar covered a wide range of topics, including:
- The fundamental principles of effective IP strategy
- How emerging technologies are reshaping IP value and protection
- The role of IP in safeguarding national and economic interests
- Practical approaches to IP organization management and transformation
Drawing from his extensive experience leading one of Japan’s most prominent corporate IP departments, Mr. Nagasawa offered unique insights into how companies can align their IP functions with broader innovation and security goals.
Takaoka IP is honored to work closely with Mr. Nagasawa and to support the continued exchange of forward-thinking IP perspectives in Japan and beyond.
