【Limited to 12 Participants, Invitation Only】Alibaba Group IP Top Executives to Speak at "High-End IP & Legal Closed Salon" Held in Tokyo on April 4th

Maisui Consulting, which specializes in human resource consulting for the IP and legal fields, will hold the fully closed event 'Across the Seas, With IP – Maisui Home Smart Salon 2026 April Japan Tokyo Special Edition' for IP and legal professionals of companies engaged in Japan-China business, on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Sphere Law Office (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Attorney: Koichi Kobori).

Background and Purpose of the Event

As cross-border transactions accelerate in Japan-China business, companies face complex challenges such as patents, data security, language barriers, and securing global talent.

"Maisui Home Smart Salon" has been held over 30 times in major Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Shenzhen, with approximately 1,000 IP professionals participating, making it a highly recognized event in the industry. This Tokyo Special Edition will focus on the real challenges and pressures in the Japan-China cross-border scene, sharing concrete methods for crisis response and business growth.

By creating a small, closed environment limited to 10-12 people, we aim to foster high-quality, in-depth dialogue and build a strong human network among excellent IP and legal professionals from Japan and China.

Event Details

This salon will feature top runners active on the front lines of the Japan-China IP world. In addition to sharing specialized knowledge, their career development paths (career stories) will also be discussed.

Speakers

Koichi Kobori (Representative Attorney, Sphere Law Office)

Theme: "From Legal Protection to IP Driven: Pioneering New Growth in Cross-Border Business"

Mr. Ke Xiaopeng (Head of Patent Legal Affairs, Alibaba Group)

Mr. Dan Jie (General Manager, Sunyu Global Language Patent Translation and Search Analysis)

Event Overview

Event Name: "Across the Seas, With IP – Maisui Home Smart Salon 2026 April Japan Tokyo Special Edition"

Date: Saturday, April 4th, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Japan Time)

Venue: Sphere Law Office

Capacity: 10-12 people (Fully Closed Salon)

※As this is an invitation-only event, walk-in attendance without prior registration is strictly prohibited.

Target Audience: Excellent IP and legal professionals from companies engaged in Japan-China business

(※Primarily targeting individuals with Chinese background)

Participation Fee: Free

Organizer: Maisui Consulting (麦策咨询)

【Cooperation and Media Partners】

Special Cooperation: Sunyu (28 years of experience in comprehensive patent translation), Sphere Law Office

Media Cooperation: IPR daily (Global IP Industry Media)

【Inquiries and Participation Registration】

Salon Host: Maggie (Maizi) / Maisui Consulting

Official WeChat Account: 锦瑟麦子家

About Our Firm

Our firm's main clients are Asian investors/managers and Japanese companies operating overseas. As a result of the representative attorney's long involvement in international business operations, we provide support not only for general corporate legal affairs but also for the management and business expansion of Japanese and overseas companies.

Firm Name: Lawyer Corporation Sphere Tokyo, Sphere Law Office

Head Office Address: PMO Hamamatsucho III 6th Floor, 2-10-6 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative Attorney: Koichi Kobori

Business Activities: Comprehensive corporate legal affairs including international business operations, management support

Established: October 2022

HP: https://sphere-law.com/

Keywords: Alibaba Group, Alibaba, Closed Salon, IP Legal Affairs, Law Firm, Japan-China Business, Cross-border Scene, IP