Reference Materials from Public Institutions for Contracts
Here is a summary and URLs of major materials from public institutions that are useful for startups and academia in various contracting situations.
This content is intended for a Japanese audience. Please refer to the original Japanese text for accuracy. Foreign companies doing business in Japan will need support from Japanese-speaking staff due to local language requirements and business practices.
Startup IP/Legal Guidebook: Key Points for the Founding Stage in the Bio/Life Science Field A must-read for life science startups. As it specializes in life sciences, it provides useful points and precautions for business models, intellectual property, and contracts. Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry 000719.pdf
Open Innovation Portal Site It contains various contract templates and guides, such as "Patent License Agreement," "Joint Application Agreement," and "Trademark License Agreement." Japan Patent Office Open Innovation Portal Site | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan Patent Office
A Guide for Collaboration between R&D Startups and Business Companies This guide comprehensively explains the issues, points to keep in mind, and keys to success in each phase of collaboration between startups and business companies, from exploration to negotiation, execution, and termination. Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry tebiki3.pdf
About Guidelines and Model Contracts for Intellectual Property Transactions It explains the basic concepts and points to note regarding intellectual property rights transactions, such as license agreements and patent transfer agreements. It also contains a wealth of sample contracts. Small and Medium Enterprise Agency https://www.chusho.meti.go.jp/keiei/torihiki/chizai_guideline.html
How to Think About License Agreements: How to Think About Each Clause in a License Agreement This document summarizes the basic stance and key points to be aware of in the contract clauses when universities, research institutions, and companies enter into license agreements. Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry * medU-net https://www.medu-net.jp/common/pdf/h24_licencewg.pdf
＠K.Kamitani
This content is intended for a Japanese audience. Please refer to the original Japanese text for accuracy. Foreign companies doing business in Japan will need support from Japanese-speaking staff due to local language requirements and business practices.
Startup IP/Legal Guidebook: Key Points for the Founding Stage in the Bio/Life Science Field A must-read for life science startups. As it specializes in life sciences, it provides useful points and precautions for business models, intellectual property, and contracts. Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kinki Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry 000719.pdf
Open Innovation Portal Site It contains various contract templates and guides, such as "Patent License Agreement," "Joint Application Agreement," and "Trademark License Agreement." Japan Patent Office Open Innovation Portal Site | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan Patent Office
A Guide for Collaboration between R&D Startups and Business Companies This guide comprehensively explains the issues, points to keep in mind, and keys to success in each phase of collaboration between startups and business companies, from exploration to negotiation, execution, and termination. Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry tebiki3.pdf
About Guidelines and Model Contracts for Intellectual Property Transactions It explains the basic concepts and points to note regarding intellectual property rights transactions, such as license agreements and patent transfer agreements. It also contains a wealth of sample contracts. Small and Medium Enterprise Agency https://www.chusho.meti.go.jp/keiei/torihiki/chizai_guideline.html
How to Think About License Agreements: How to Think About Each Clause in a License Agreement This document summarizes the basic stance and key points to be aware of in the contract clauses when universities, research institutions, and companies enter into license agreements. Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry * medU-net https://www.medu-net.jp/common/pdf/h24_licencewg.pdf
＠K.Kamitani