[Event Report] Top IP Executives from Alibaba, Huawei, and Others Take the Stage. Sino-Japanese High-End Closed Salon and 'Hangzhou High-tech Zone Overseas IP Service Station' Award Ceremony Held in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo
A high-end closed salon for Sino-Japanese IP and legal professionals was held in Tokyo, hosted by Maice Consulting. During the event, Sphere Tokyo Law Firm was officially certified as the 'Overseas IP Public Service Station' by Hangzhou, China.
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On Saturday, April 4, 2026, the completely closed event 'Across the Sea, Together with IP - Maijia Zhixiang Salon April 2026 Japan/Tokyo Special Edition', aimed at IP and legal professionals of companies developing business between Japan and China, was successfully held at Sphere Tokyo Law Firm (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Lawyer: Koichi Kobori). The event was hosted by Maice Consulting, a human resources consulting firm specializing in the IP and legal fields, with special cooperation from Sphere Tokyo Law Firm.
■ Results of the Event
Top runners such as general managers and IP legal executives from leading Japanese and Chinese companies, including Huawei, Alibaba Group, Sunyu, and Sekisui Chemical, gathered for this event. Deep and highly intensive discussions were held focusing on two main themes: 'Countermeasures for Real On-site Challenges and Pressures in Sino-Japanese Cross-border Scenes' and 'Career Stories.'
■ Highlight 1: Certification from a Public Institution - Sphere Law Firm Becomes 'Overseas IP Public Service Station'
As one of the greatest achievements of this salon, Sphere Law Firm received official certification as the 'Hangzhou High-tech Zone (Binjiang) Overseas Intellectual Property Public Service' in Zhejiang Province, China, and an award ceremony was held.
This means that the firm's capabilities and track record have been highly evaluated by the Chinese local government and the national-level high-tech industrial development zone. Moving forward, the firm will collaborate more closely with Hangzhou City to legally support Chinese companies entering Japan, while also providing robust local support for Japanese companies expanding their businesses into Zhejiang Province.
■ Highlight 2: Strong Human Network Born from 5 Hours of Intensive Dialogue
Since this event was held in a completely closed, small-scale environment limited to 10-12 people, interactions transcended the boundaries of traditional, rigid business meetings. With many core guests who have had long-standing friendships within the industry, the exchange lasted for about 5 hours and progressed in a very deep and warm atmosphere.
Participants did not just stick to technical topics like cross-border IP protection and corporate legal practices. They also spoke openly about career development and global lifestyles among top IP and legal professionals active in Japan and China. Through the formation of this unique human network, deep connections of high-level talent and resources between the industrial and legal circles were created.
■ Highlight 3: Visionary Perspectives - Unraveling Business and Law in the AI Era
Koichi Kobori, the representative lawyer of the host venue Sphere Law Firm, spoke on topics such as 'The Innovative Development of Law Firms' and 'Business and Law in the AI Era'...
■ Results of the Event
Top runners such as general managers and IP legal executives from leading Japanese and Chinese companies, including Huawei, Alibaba Group, Sunyu, and Sekisui Chemical, gathered for this event. Deep and highly intensive discussions were held focusing on two main themes: 'Countermeasures for Real On-site Challenges and Pressures in Sino-Japanese Cross-border Scenes' and 'Career Stories.'
■ Highlight 1: Certification from a Public Institution - Sphere Law Firm Becomes 'Overseas IP Public Service Station'
As one of the greatest achievements of this salon, Sphere Law Firm received official certification as the 'Hangzhou High-tech Zone (Binjiang) Overseas Intellectual Property Public Service' in Zhejiang Province, China, and an award ceremony was held.
This means that the firm's capabilities and track record have been highly evaluated by the Chinese local government and the national-level high-tech industrial development zone. Moving forward, the firm will collaborate more closely with Hangzhou City to legally support Chinese companies entering Japan, while also providing robust local support for Japanese companies expanding their businesses into Zhejiang Province.
■ Highlight 2: Strong Human Network Born from 5 Hours of Intensive Dialogue
Since this event was held in a completely closed, small-scale environment limited to 10-12 people, interactions transcended the boundaries of traditional, rigid business meetings. With many core guests who have had long-standing friendships within the industry, the exchange lasted for about 5 hours and progressed in a very deep and warm atmosphere.
Participants did not just stick to technical topics like cross-border IP protection and corporate legal practices. They also spoke openly about career development and global lifestyles among top IP and legal professionals active in Japan and China. Through the formation of this unique human network, deep connections of high-level talent and resources between the industrial and legal circles were created.
■ Highlight 3: Visionary Perspectives - Unraveling Business and Law in the AI Era
Koichi Kobori, the representative lawyer of the host venue Sphere Law Firm, spoke on topics such as 'The Innovative Development of Law Firms' and 'Business and Law in the AI Era'...