First Session Highly Rated by ~300 Participants | 'IP Landscape Practical Training Program' First Session Archive Released (First Session Only) and Full 10-Session Series Announced

The comprehensive intellectual property support group "SUN・GROUP" (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka) launched the 'IP Landscape Practical Training Program', a practical program for business professionals involved in corporate intellectual property strategy and technology strategy. Approximately 300 people participated in the first session held in March 2026.

According to the post-course survey, the results were:
- Understanding: Very high
- Satisfaction: Very high

We received many positive evaluations such as "easy to apply to practical work" and "broadened perspectives."

## [First Session Archive Video Released (First Session Only)]
Due to numerous requests, the archive video for only the first 'IP Landscape Practical Training Program' is now available.
Those who could not attend on the day or wish to review the content can watch it.

First Session Archive Video (YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/embed/-g7DwHXB0g4

*The archive video is only available for the first session.

Course details and application: https://www.sungroup-patra.jp/seminar/2773.html

## [Instructor Introduction: Sakae Nakamura]
The instructor for this practical training program is Mr. Sakae Nakamura, Intellectual Property Strategy Advisor at SUN・GROUP.
He has been responsible for intellectual property strategy and technology analysis for domestic and international companies for many years, with extensive experience in practical application of IP Landscape, organizational implementation, and educational program design.
Participants highly praise him, stating, "He provides rich examples and is easy to understand," and "The content can be directly applied to practical work."

## [Full 10-Session Series Announced]
The 'IP Landscape Practical Training Program' has been decided to be held as a full 10-session series, from the 1st to the 10th session.
This is a rare practice-oriented program in Japan that allows participants to systematically deepen their understanding of IP Landscape, from basics to advanced applications, AI utilization, and future outlook.

## [List of Session Themes (All 10 Sessions)]
Session 1 (March 19, Thursday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: Introduction: Overview of IP Landscape
Objective: Understand the basic concepts of IPL and its significance for business strategy, and grasp the overall picture.
Format: Concluded (Archive available: First session only)

Session 2 (April 17, Friday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: Basics of Patent Information and Search Technology
Objective: Acquire accurate information gathering skills and build a foundation for reliable analysis.
Format: In-person / Online

Session 3 (May 15, Friday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: Competitor Analysis and Technology Trend Grasp
Objective: Visualize competitor trends and technology trends with IPL and utilize them for business strategy.
Format: In-person full / Online

Session 4 (June 19, Friday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: Linkage of Business Strategy and Intellectual Property Information
Objective: Strengthen collaboration among business, management, and intellectual property departments, leading to strategic decision-making.
Format: In-person full / Online

Session 5 (July 17, Friday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: University/Startup Collaboration × Open Innovation × IP Risk Management
Objective: Appropriately manage risks associated with industry-academia collaboration and partnerships, with an eye on new business creation.
Format: Online

Session 6 (August 21, Friday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: Understand Global IPL Trends and Apply to Japanese Strategy
Objective: Learn IPL cases from Europe, America, and Asia, and gain perspectives for Japanese companies to apply them to their strategies.
Format: Online

Session 7 (September 18, Friday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: IPL Human Resource Development: Skills, Roles, and Career Formation
Objective: Clarify the ideal human resources required for IPL promotion and learn methods for development and organizational integration.
Format: In-person / Online

Session 8 (October 23, Friday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: AI Utilization in IPL
Objective: Apply AI technology to intellectual property analysis, enabling efficient and advanced strategic planning.
Format: In-person / Online

Session 9 (November 20, Friday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: The Crossroads of IPL Success and Failure: Practical Knowledge from Case Studies
Objective: Compare successful and unsuccessful cases to extract the key points for IPL introduction and operation.
Format: In-person / Online

Session 10 (December 18, Friday, 15:00-17:00)
Theme: Future Outlook of IPL
Objective: Discuss the evolutionary potential and social role of IPL, and envision participants' own future.
Format: In-person / Online

## [Features of This Course]
- A 10-session structure that systematically covers IPL from basic to practical levels.
- Strengthens "strategic thinking" that spans business, technology, and intellectual property.
- Acquires practical analysis using patent, competitor, technology, and market data.
- Hybrid format (in-person and online) allows participation from across the country.
- Continuously updated based on participant feedback.

## [SUN・GROUP Overview]
SUN・GROUP is a comprehensive intellectual property support group centered around three companies: Fujimoto Partners Patent Attorneys, Net's Co., Ltd., and Patra Co., Ltd. Based in Osaka and Tokyo, they provide one-stop services for all intellectual property needs, including applications, disputes, evaluations, investigations, analysis, and education.

HP: https://sun-group.co.jp
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH40pnS4wTKU0gUOhsngIFw