Current Status of Intellectual Property in Japan

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Kozo KuboKozo Kubo General ManagerGeneral Manager

of Intellectual Property Division of of Intellectual Property Division of

NaNara ra IInstitute of nstitute of SScience and cience and TTechnology echnology ( ( NAISTNAIST))

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Contents1. A brief overview of intellectual

property in Japan

2. An introduction of Kansai Science 2. An introduction of Kansai Science CityCity

3.3. An introduction of Nara Institute of An introduction of Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)Science and Technology (NAIST)

4.4. The intellectual property The intellectual property management in NAISTmanagement in NAIST

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Trend of Patent Filing in JapanTrend of Patent Filing in Japan

Trend of Patent Filing by PCT in JapanTrend of Patent Filing by PCT in Japan

1. A brief overview of intellectual property in Japan

1. A brief overview of intellectual property in Japan

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Trend of Patent Filing in Big Five CountriesTrend of Patent Filing in Big Five Countries

U.S.AU.S.A

JapanJapan

ChinaChina

KoreaKorea

E.U.E.U.

Ten thousandsTen thousands

YearYear

PATENT ANNUAL REPORT 2008PATENT ANNUAL REPORT 2008http://www.jpo.go.jp/cgi/linke.cgi?url=/shiryou_e/toushin_e/kehttp://www.jpo.go.jp/cgi/linke.cgi?url=/shiryou_e/toushin_e/kenkyukai_e/annual_report2008.htmnkyukai_e/annual_report2008.htm

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Trend of Patent Filing between Big Five Countries in 2007Trend of Patent Filing between Big Five Countries in 2007

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2002 Intellectual Property Policy Outline 2003 Intellectual Property Basic Law 2003- Intellectual Property Strategy Program 2009　　 Intellectual Property Strategy Program 2009

(http://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/titeki2/keikaku2009_e.pdf)History In 2002, the Prime Minister announced, in his policy speech, a national

goal of making Japan an intellectual property-based nation. Since then, all government ministries and agencies have been making intense efforts. The Intellectual Property Policy Outline was formulated. In 2003, the Intellectual Property Policy Headquarters, headed by the Prime Minister, was established, and the Intellectual Property Policy Program was adopted. Following the yearly reviews, at present, the Intellectual Property Policy Program 2009 has been adopted.

Concept 　 To realize a dynamic economy and society that is based on creation of

added values through the creation, protection and use of Intellectual Property.

Intellectual Property Strategy in Intellectual Property Strategy in JapanJapan

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Contents 1. To strengthen the Intellectual Property Strategy to promote

Innovation 105 items The government will strengthen the intellectual property strategy to

promote innovation in order to obtain many important intellectual properties and effectively use them to create economic value.

2. To strengthen the global Intellectual Property Strategy 76 items

Japan will strengthen its intellectual property strategy from a global perspective, in order to facilitate innovative creations and business expansions on an international scale.

3. To promote soft power industry

104 items For Japan, soft power is the driving force in expanding its market

shares in other countries and increasing domestic consumption. Since soft power is an important means of disseminating information about Japan’s unique culture to the world, it is necessary to take the initiative in promoting the growth of soft power. The government will designate the industries related to content creation, food, fashion, designing, and other soft power-creating industries as a type of strategic industry that will lead the Japanese economy and promote the growth of such strategic industries, by enhancing the environment for creative activities and developing foreign and domestic markets through active investments in those industries.

Intellectual Property Strategy in Japan Intellectual Property Strategy in Japan continuedcontinued

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Contents 4. To secure the Intellectual Property Rights

13 items In order to reduce business risks, the government will

strengthen measures to ensure the stability and predictability of intellectual property rights.

5. To improve the Intellectual Property System for users

15 items In order to reduce the costs related to the use of intellectual

property systems and enhance the quality of services, the government will make further efforts to establish intellectual property systems with emphasis on user convenience. Furthermore, the government will provide users with easy-to-understand information on administrative services related to intellectual property.

Total 313 items

Intellectual Property Strategy in Japan Intellectual Property Strategy in Japan continuedcontinued

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Japan

TokyoOsaka

Kyoto

Nara (the Oldest Capital)Kansai Science

City

Location

Hokuriku

Okinawa

TsukubaScience City

2. A introduction of Kansai 2. A introduction of Kansai Science CityScience City

2. A introduction of Kansai 2. A introduction of Kansai Science CityScience City

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Location 2

Kansai Science CityKansai Science City

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Location 3

Main area includingKeihanna Plaza

NAIST

Planned 2nd TakayamaConstruction Site

Area 3,300 hectaresArea 3,300 hectares

Population 80,000Population 80,000

Research Institutes 122Research Institutes 122

Researcher 6,000Researcher 6,000

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Center of Kansai Science City

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Buildings in Kansai Science City

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LandLand （ As of April 1, 2006 ）

　　 132,108 ㎡

BuildingsBuildings （ As of April 1, 2006 ）

　　 Building area: 27,880 ㎡　　 Total area: 104,393 ㎡

Administration Bureau

University Library (Digital Library)

Graduate School ofInformation Science

Graduate School ofMaterials Science

University Union

Research Center forAdvanced Science & Technology

Graduate School ofBiological Sciences

Greenhouse

Animal Experiment Facility

Car Park for about 500 Cars Student Dormitories& Staff Residences

Takayama Science PlazaFoundation for Nara Institute of Science and Technology

Millennium Hall

Green Lab

Venture Business Laboratory

Main Gate

Innovation Center

Campus Map

NECNEC

CorporationCorporation

SantenSanten

PharmaceuticalPharmaceutical

Co., Ltd.Co., Ltd.

3. An introduction of Nara Institute 3. An introduction of Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)of Science and Technology (NAIST)

3. An introduction of Nara Institute 3. An introduction of Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)of Science and Technology (NAIST)

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Photos of NAIST

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Established in 1991 as a National University comprised of only

graduate schools - Information Science, Biological Science, Materials Science

Concept NAIST promotes advanced research and educates accomplished

individuals to help in the development of society based on the advancement of science

and technology.

Our principles - Promoting high-level research in advanced science & technology - Developing international leaders in research - Training specialists capable of contributing to national society and the

economy - Promoting relationships between science and the community and the

creation of a scientifically literate population

Staff and Student Statistics (April 1, 2009) - Faculty members 　 : 210 - Administrative Staffs : 161 - Students : 1,030 (International-57)

NAIST is young and NAIST is young and small.small.

Overview of NAIST

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77st Council for Science and Technology Policy, Cabinet Office (10/31/2008)

Results of the Survey on Science- and Technology-Related Activities by National University Corporations and Research Institutions (for Fiscal Year

2007)

Main Data (Only items in which NAIST ranked in top 20)

Group Items Sub items Ranking

A　

Research Fund

1 Revenue for research expenses (per faculty member) Ranked 2nd

2Number of Grants-in-Aid for scientific research (per faculty member)

Ranked 1st

3Grants-in-Aid for scientific research (per faculty

member)Ranked 2nd

B　　

Industry-Academia Collaboration

1Funding for joint/commissioned research projects (per faculty member)

Ranked 2nd

2 Proportion of external funds Ranked 5th

C Faculty Members 1 Proportion of young researchers (under 37) Ranked 1st

D　

Intellectual Property and

Management of technology

　

1Revenue from patent implementation (per faculty

member)Ranked 1st

2 Number of university spin-offs (per faculty member) Ranked 2nd

Council for Science and Technology Policy, Cabinet Office

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NAIST

Kyusyu Univ.

Tokyo Univ.

Tohoku Univ.

AIST

Osaka Univ.

Kyoto Univ.

Tokyo Univ. of Agriculture

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Period: 1999 – 2004Source: College Rankings in 2006, Asahi News Paper

Figure of reports printed Articles in Nature and Science

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387

436

461473

527

562

541

0

10

20

30

40

50

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007Fiscal Year

Mil. $($=100\ )

300

400

500

600Cases

Scholarship DonationJ oint Research with Private SectorSponsored Research FundingOther Research Funding Grants- in-Aids for Science ResearchNumber of Accepted Funding

23M

29M

41M31M 31M 31M 31M

NAIST’s Acquisition of External Fund

NA

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TO

KY

O

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AK

A

KY

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US

HU

Research budget / researcher

TotalExternal

Company

200,000$

100,000$

0.19millio

n$

Research Budget (2008)

NA

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TO

KY

O

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AK

A

KY

OT

O

TO

KY

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KY

US

HU

Original papersAverage Citation

Publications / Researchers

1.0

2.0

1.522.4

NA

IST

TO

KY

O

OS

AK

A

KY

OT

O

TO

KY

OT

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KY

US

HU

Original papersAverage Citation

Publications / Researchers

1.0

2.0

1.522.4

Publication (2008)

NAIST is young and small, NAIST is young and small, however, excellent.however, excellent.

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Administrative System

NAIST established IGA Collaboration Group in 2004by extending the Intellectual Property Division.

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TLO DivisionTransfer Technology, Negotiation, , Contract,

Cooperative Research DivisionLiaison, Events, Research Contract, Administration

Advanced Science and Technology DivisionPlanning of IGA Education about IP and Management of Technology ( MOT)

Intellectual Property Division (IP Division)Management of IP, Collaboration with domestic and oversea companies, and local communities

Director: Executive Vice President, General Manager: K.Kubo

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6

6

25

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IGA Collaboration Group

4. The intellectual property management in NAIST

4. The intellectual property management in NAIST

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Research Education

IGA Collaboration

IGA Collaboration policy was made at the time when NAIST was incorporated in 2004.

IGA Collaboration is the important mission of University along with research and education

IGA Collaboration Policy

Our Goal in IGA CollaborationOur Goal in IGA Collaboration

　　 1. To arrange opportunities to 1. To arrange opportunities to stimulate education and researchesstimulate education and researches

2. 2. Transfer Technology Transfer Technology Attaining Innovation (Social contribution)⇒ Attaining Innovation (Social contribution)⇒ 　　

3. 3. Risk managementRisk management 　　　　

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Research achievement

created in NAIST is attributed to NAIST

Compensation to inventors

•Compensation for application: \6,000 ( about 60$)•Compensation for licensing: 40% of license income

Object person (this goes toward)•Employees(faculty members and clerical staff menbers)•Students(in the case of contract)

All research achievements•Intellectual property

patents, utility models, designs, trademarks, program copyright, database copyright, circuit layouts,

seeds, and know-how•Research materials

Experimental animals and plants, cell lines, bacterial strains, genes, chemical compounds, prototypes, and experimental equipment

Intellectual Property Policy

IP policy was made at the time when NAIST was incorporated in 2004.

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J apan63

J apan78

J apan66

J apan75

International

74International

74International

55International

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020406080

100120140160

2004 2005 2006 2007# of applications

85

133

140

149

Year International Japan TotalRatio of

International

2004 22 63 85 25.9

2005 55 78 133 41.4

2006 74 66 140 52.9

2007 74 75 149 49.7

Number of Patent Applications

27

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

2004 2005 2006 2007

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NAIST Ranking in JP UNIV. (Oct. 2008 Report by Cabinet Office’s 77st Council for Science &Technology)

1st : License Income per Faculty Member

5th : Total Amount of License Revenue

Number of License and License Revenue (2004 – 2007)

License Activities

License income per faculty member

($)

NAIST 1,776380000$÷214(2007)

1$ ＝ 100yen

Average of Japan 100

California

Institute of

Technology

(Caltec.)

26,800 10.22M$÷380 （ 2002 ）

NAIST aims at entering in the top group of the world, but is way behind them now.NAIST aims at entering in the top group of the world, but is way behind them now.

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LargeCompanies

45

Patent87

MaterialsScience

44

International28

Medium andSmall

Companies24

TechnicalKnow-how

6

InformationScience

26

J apan72

VentureCompanies

31

7Copyright

BiologicalScience

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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

Scale

Content

Field

Rate ofDomestic andInternational

Analysis of License Revenue(2007)

The average of Japanese universities’ international license income is 1%The average of Japanese universities’ international license income is 1%

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Number of Courses

Number of Consultaton Courses

Numberof Courses on Patent Application

Number of Courses on Copyright Transfer Agreement

Number of Courses on MTA

59 59 47 6 12

Review Meeting on Patent Strategies

InventorsMembers of Intellectual Property Division

Improvement of InventionsPatent claim or range and Marketability (large right monopolize the market)

About 60 Meetings per Year(when fuculty presentstheir

invention)

●Second Point (Quick Response)

・ Quick Response

・ Decision-Making within 10 Days after Early Grasp and

Consultation

●Third Point (Marketing)

・ Stringent Evaluation System & Patent Application with

Highly Probable Outcomes like Licensing, Joint Research

and Fund Securing to be Competitive

●First Point （ Communication)

・ Re-forming of Faculty Members’ Consciousness through

Close Meeting With Them

・ Comprehensive Grasp of All Laboratories and

Intellectual Properties

Evaluation Meeting

Members of Intellectual Property Division

Decision-Making on Advisability of Patent Application

About 50 Meetings per

Year

Preliminary Consultation Meeting

InventorsCoordinators

Grasp of InventionsGrasp of Markets

About 60 to 100 Meetings per

Year

●Fourth Point (Creation)

・ Transfer of Creative and Expansive Technologies

・ Market Cultivation through Close Collaboration between

Inventors and Coordinators

Characteristics of Intellectual Property management

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●Second Stage (Quick Response)

・ If an external group contacts after presentation in an academic

Conference, tell us ASAP, you can devote yourself study and

education. Faculties find most of licensees.

●Third Stage (Professional)・ Experienced Experts Professional Negotiations and Conclusion of Contracts by Them・ Negotiations = Specify agreement and disagreement and persistently persuade partners

●First Stage （ Communication)・ Re-forming of Faculty Members Consciousness through Close Meeting With Them・ Importance of Creation of New Industries & Jobs・ Importance of Intellectual Properties (is valuable, isn’t free of charge)

●Final Stage (Goal)・ Our goal isn’t only increasing license income. By showing the capacity of being able to study the useful research for society.・ We raise the brand image, collect the best faculty, study the highest research level, create new industries and jobs in order to vitalize Japan.

Intellectual Property Division

NAIST

Faculty

Members　

Characteristics of Process of Technology Transfer

Intellectual Property Division

Intellectual Property Division

Faculty

Members　

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　　　・ Conflict of Interest Management (A vice president of IGA, A director of labor

ad, and a legal expert in Department). 　　　　　　　

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 http://ipw.naist.jp/conflict_of_inter

est/index.html

　　　・ Security Export Control

　　　・ Biodiversity Treaty

　　　・ Confidentiality Obligation

　　・ Precautions for Use of Marketed Commodities

　　　・ Restriction on Technology Outflow

　　　・ Precautions to e Taken in Providing Research Tools & Materials

　　　・ Data Faking (Like Papers & Patent Application) and Gaining of

Slush Fund by the Faking

　　　・ Personal Information Management

　　　・ Personnel Administration

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Risk Management in IGA Collaboration

Ensure full compliance with the law by NAISThttp://ipw.naist.jp/compliance/index.html

If employees break a law, NAIST’s brand image would be hurt.If employees break a law, NAIST’s brand image would be hurt.

We publish compliance on our homepage, notify all staff members by e-mailWe publish compliance on our homepage, notify all staff members by e-mail..

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　　　 Based on one of our principles of training competent specialists capable of contributing to the international community, we will positively promote collaborations and international exchanges with overseas organizations like companies, universities and public organizations. To attain this objective, we will strengthen efforts as follows. 　　

　① Support faculty members who collaborate with overseas companies and universities aggressively. 　　 (Support of negotiations and contracts by IGA Collaboration Group)

　　② Promotion of joint research and technology transfer with overseas companies and universities. 　　 (We have been doing seminar where faculties present the newest topics in their research

themes.)

　　③ Practice of risk management in promoting international exchanges 　　 (Checking relevant treaties (ex. Security Export Control Law to prohibit goods export to divert

arms production, Cartagena Invention regarding gene exports.) Checking national interests (ex. The contract hinders domestic companies’ interests)

　　④ Training of personnel to be capable of promoting smooth, appropriate and active collaboration with overseas

　　 (Attainment of skills and abilities in various fields like technologies, laws, languages, negotiations, contract to be on an equal footing with overseas personnel)

International Policy

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Exchange of Researchers (2006)

Accept Dispatch

Europe

North America

Asia

Oceania

Central & SouthAmerica

Middle East

Africa

Total

126 36

87 42

83 67

11 3

7 0

3 1

2 6

319 155

International Student (April 1, 2008)

2

6

39

1

5

2

2

57

Academic Exchange Agreements: 29 overseas Universities (July1,2008)

NAIST’s International Activities

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Patent Licensing Agreement, etc.

with companies in the U.S., Sweden, Germany. Korea,

Spain

Joint & Entrusted Research Agreement

with companies in Thailand, Botswana, the U.S., the Netherlands, Korea, etc.

Joint Application Agreement, Joint Material Transfer Agreement

with Geneva Academy (Switzerland), Purdue University (U.S.), University of California,

Davis (U.S), Johns Hopkins University (U.S), The University of Minnesota, The University of Oslo , The University of Oslo

(Norway), etc.(Norway), etc.

Overseas Patent-Licensing Agreement, etc.

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《《 Overseas seminar tours Overseas seminar tours 》》 We hope to connect a collaboration study or a patent license We hope to connect a collaboration study or a patent license

contract with these present companies to stimulate researches and contract with these present companies to stimulate researches and to to

create new knowledge.create new knowledge. ・・ In Silicon Valley, on IT & nanotechnology on August 21, 2007 In Silicon Valley, on IT & nanotechnology on August 21, 2007

　　　　・　　　　・ In Philadelphia, on biotechnology on October 1, 2007 In Philadelphia, on biotechnology on October 1, 2007

　　　 ・　　　 ・ In Spain, on IT on November 4, 2008 In Spain, on IT on November 4, 2008 　　

　　　　・　　　　・ In Sweden, on biotechnology on December 17, 2008 In Sweden, on biotechnology on December 17, 2008

　　　・　　　・ In Singapore, on IT on December 11, 2009In Singapore, on IT on December 11, 2009

　　　　・　　　　・ In Malaysia, on IT on December 14, 2009In Malaysia, on IT on December 14, 2009

《《 International symposiumInternational symposium 》》　　　 　　　 ・”・” Global University Spin-off Venture Symposium” on January 30, 2009Global University Spin-off Venture Symposium” on January 30, 2009

・”・” Global Industry-government-academia Collaboration Symposium” Global Industry-government-academia Collaboration Symposium”

on March 2, 2009on March 2, 2009

　　

Recent International IGA Collaboration Activities

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Conducted at for Advanced Science and Technology Group

Conducted at Each Graduate School

Education about Interdisciplinary Domain with Social Science at

NAIST

Law

Government& Administrati

on

Management of Technology

Strategic Cooperation

Study of Court Judgment on Intellectual Property Right

Philosophy

Advanced Science and Technology

Philosophy of Science

Bioethics

Information Ethics

Technical Standard

Engineering Ethics

Theory on Technology Policy

Economy & Business Management

Venture for New Technology

Intellectual Property Right

Theory on Technology Transfer

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Lecture Name For On

Intellectual Property Right

Graduate School ofInformation Science

Basic practical knowledge of IPHow to research a patent related to the study

subject.How to write patent claims.Trend of IP, Patent Application, Patent Right,Licensing Agreement, Treaty, U.S. Patent and

Copyright Law

Advanced Science and Intellectual

Property

Graduate School of Materials

Science (Compulsory Subject)

Ditto(On Material Technology)

Special Lecture on Biotechnology

I.P.

Graduate School ofBiological Sciences

Ditto(On Biotechnology)

Intellectual Property Exercise

Graduate School ofInformation Science

We study judgment and law reports of IP.How did the plaintiff or defendant win the case?focus was scope of right by court, by taking up the

Recently talked-about court judgment on intellectual property

rights.

Venture for New Technology

Entire NAIST

How to Make a Business PlanWe recommend the students enter a business plan

contest outsideNAIST. They win many awards.

Management of Technology

Entire NAIST

Various themes are discussed. Finance, Accounting, Marketing,

Production Management, Human Resource Management, Strategy

How to use the outer resources, a venture enterprise has few

management resource, so he has to rely on the outer resources.

Training Program forTechnology Transfer

PersonnelEntire NAIST

e-Learning, Workshop, Law of Industrial Property, Intellectual-Property-Related

Law, Advanced Technology Described in Patent Application, Marketing Agreement

Adopted by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in 2003

and by National Center for Industrial Property Information and Training in 2005

Program forIntellectual Property &Management of Technology

Entire NAIST

e-Learning & WorkshopManagement and Utilization of Patent, Risk Management,How to Manage Knowhow, Financial Management Useful forBusiness Management Adopted by Patent Office in 2004

Others Entire NAISTSpecial Lectures by Entrepreneur,

Journalist, Lawyer, Bureaucrat, Ambassador, and so on

Education Performance by Advanced Science and Technology Division

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NAIST Technology NAIST Technology IncubationIncubation

Award-Winning by NAIST students in 2008Award-Winning by NAIST students in 2008

Ventures Originating in NAIST

Award Name Awarded

2008

“2008 Campus Venture Grand-Prix Osaka”(Sponsored by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, Ltd. And others)

Outstanding Performance Award Incentive Award

“Grand Prize for Student’s New Business 2008”(Sponsored by The New Business Conference Kansai)

Grand Prize

TechnicalSupport

FinancingSupport

Support in AcquiringIntellectual Property Right

Faculty,Students

MarketingSupport

ManagementStrategySupport

Starting Up in Business, Business Expansion and Going Public

Company Name Line of BusinessPlant High Technology Institute (PhiT)

Research, Production and Sales of Gene-Modified New Plants

Centomed Co., Ltd. Material Development for Use in Medical Equipment and Medical Devices

Synthesis System Co., Ltd. LSI Development, Designing Contractor, Development and Sales of IP

Accelia, Inc. Web Content Distribution Service

Wide Research Co., Ltd. Survey Research in the Field of Internet-Related Information Technology

Internet Auto Mobility Research Institute

Technological Service and Consulting of Automobile Information Technology on Internet

MICROSIGNAL Corporation Design, Development and Sales of Optic IC and Fully Customized Digital & Analog LSI

Millennium Gate Technology Co., Ltd.

Development, Manufacture and Sales of Gene Amplification Equipment and DNA chips

UNTROD, Inc. Development, Manufacture and Sales of 3D Software

PHG Co., Ltd. Development of Artificial Collagen

Genaris, Inc. Development of Genome Information Analysis Technology, the Software, and Metabolome Analysis Technology

Fit Corporation Development and Sales of Automatic Composition System of XML & Data Base

In Silico Biology, Inc. Contractor of Medical and Biological Information Analysis and Development of Biology-Related Software

Clealink Technology Co., Ltd. Research, Development, Design and Sales of Security-Related Software

Green Gold BioSystem Inc. Production and Sales of Plants Using Genetic Transformation Technology, and Planning and Implementation of Biotechnology Business

Cyber Mark Co., Ltd. IT Consulting and System Development, and Web Page Creation

Nanobridge Technology Co., Ltd. Commercialized and Stale Mass Production of Slurry of Dispersant with Water of Organic Solvent

Hopeful Monster, Inc Service of Mobile Games at Banquets by Algorithm, and Experience-Based Advanced Matching Party Arrangement

22ndnd: Number of spin-off ventures per faculty in 2007: Number of spin-off ventures per faculty in 2007

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Future view of universities’ IGA Collaboration 　Future view of universities’ IGA Collaboration 　

◆◆ Universities’ missions under the Basic Education LawUniversities’ missions under the Basic Education Law

◆◆ Strategic development of industry-government-academia collaborationStrategic development of industry-government-academia collaboration　　 ・・ To arrange opportunities to To arrange opportunities to stimulate education and researchesstimulate education and researches ・・ Technology transferTechnology transfer 　⇒　 　⇒　 Fusion of knowledge Fusion of knowledge (Social contribution)(Social contribution)　　・　　・ Risk managementRisk management 　　　　　　◆◆ How to secure fundsHow to secure funds　 　 ・・ Universities will accomplish their mission of a Universities will accomplish their mission of a social contribution.social contribution. For this purpose, For this purpose,

universities will secure funds. universities will secure funds. 　 ・　 ・ Universities will promote industry-government-academia collaboration activities, making Universities will promote industry-government-academia collaboration activities, making

use of subsidies for operation expenses, entrusted research fees and various subsidies. use of subsidies for operation expenses, entrusted research fees and various subsidies.

Basic Education Law (This law took effect in Dec. 2006)(Universities)Article 7. Universities, as the center of learning, shall search for the truth to create new knowledge as well as heighten level of students’ culture and their specialized skills, and shall make a contribution to the development of society by passing these results onto society extensively.

2. As for the universities, their independence and autonomy, and individuality of education and research at other universities must be respected.

Education

Research

Social contribution