Association Overview

What Is the Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA)?

JIPA is a comprehensive private-sector organization engaged in intellectual property activities, established in 1938.

It is composed of approximately 1,400 members involved in intellectual property from a wide range of perspectives, including companies of various industries and sizes such as Japan’s manufacturing and service sectors, as well as universities and research institutions in academia, and overseas patent and law firms.

JIPA promotes a wide range of initiatives with the high objective of contributing to the development of Japanese industry through the effective use of intellectual property. These initiatives include making proposals to government authorities and international organizations regarding the improvement and operation of intellectual property systems in Japan and around the world, so that such systems remain sound and appropriate for promoting business activities and innovation among its members.

In addition, through various events, programs, and activities within its communities, JIPA plays a major role as one of Japan’s largest intellectual property platforms, enabling members to exchange opinions and information and build strong networks.

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Basic Policy

1. Enhance the effectiveness of JIPA’s activities and contribute to the management of member companies
2. Improve governance and strengthen the organizational foundation
3. Increase member satisfaction

This fiscal year as well, JIPA aims to continue sharing its IP vision with the world. Furthermore, while remaining mindful of the values set forth in last year’s activity policy (the two “Gs”: Global and Green, and the two “Ds”: Digital and Diversity), we will continue to address the following challenges.

[PPT Data: Priority Activity Plan for Fiscal Year 2025]

History

• 1938/9/9 Founded and named “Jūyōkai.”
• 1956/10 Renamed “Business Operators’ Industrial Property Association.”
• 1959/1 Renamed “Japan Patent Association.”
• 1994/1 Renamed “Japan Intellectual Property Association.”
• 2014/5 Renamed “Japan Intellectual Property Association (General Incorporated Association)” following incorporation.

Number of Members

As of April 1, 2026

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JIPA Organization

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Articles of Incorporation and Regulations

You can view the Association’s Articles of Incorporation in PDF format.

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• View the Association’s Management Policy
• View the Association’s Regulations

About JIPA Activities

Main Activities

Activity Structure

Specialized Committees

FY2026 Activity Structure [Total: 23 Committees]

• Human Resource Development Committee
• Journal and Public Relations Committee
• First Patent Committee
• Second Patent Committee
• First International Affairs Committee
• Second International Affairs Committee
• Third International Affairs Committee
• Fourth International Affairs Committee
• Life Science Committee
• Software Committee
• Copyright Committee
• Management Committee I
• Management Committee II
• Information Systems Committee
• Information Utilization Committee
• First Licensing Committee
• Second Licensing Committee
• Design Committee
• Trademark Committee
• Fair Trade Committee
• Global Counterfeit Countermeasures Committee
• AI Utilization Committee
• Services and Content Committee

Working Groups (WG)

FY2026 Activity Structure [Total: 8 Working Groups]

• International Policy WG
• Digital Policy WG
• Japan-China Corporate Collaboration WG
• SDGs WG
• Open Innovation WG
• DE&I Society WG
• Data Strategy WG
• SEP WG

Study Groups

FY2026 Activity Structure [Total: 2 Study Groups]

• Intellectual Property Issues Study Group
• Small and Medium-sized IP Study Group

Training Programs

“Take Your First Step Toward Shaping the Future of Intellectual Property”
— Introduction to JIPA Training Programs —

Today, as businesses around the world continue to change dramatically, the importance of intellectual property has never been greater. JIPA’s training programs are one-of-a-kind programs designed to develop the practical skills needed to thrive at the forefront of this field. For member companies, JIPA offers more than 100 regular and special training courses annually. These programs cover every phase of intellectual property practice, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, contracts, international legal affairs, practical English, as well as management and IP strategy.

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Publication of Journals and Materials

Intellectual Property Management

(Circulation: approximately 3,700 copies per month)

1. Enhance the effectiveness of JIPA’s activities and contribute to the management of member companies
2. Improve governance and strengthen the organizational foundation
3. Increase member satisfaction

Quarterly JIPA

(Circulation: approximately 7,500 copies per issue)

1. Introduction of the Association’s activities
2. Interviews with officers and other key figures
3. Our Company’s Commitment
4. Updates on projects, committees, and related activities

Publication of Research and Survey Reports

Publications Issued in FY2024

1. FY2023 Delegation Report (India Visiting Delegation)
2. FY2023 Indonesia and Thailand Research Mission Report, among others

Regional and Industry-Based Sections, etc.

1. Regional Sections and Councils

• Kanto Section
• Kansai Section
• Tokai District Council
• Chugoku / Shikoku / Kyushu District Council

2. Industry-Based Sections

• Kanto Metals and Machinery Section
• Kanto Electrical and Service Industries Section
• Kanto Chemical Section I
• Kanto Chemical Section II
• Kansai Metals and Machinery Section
• Kansai Electrical and Service Industries Section
• Kansai Chemical Section
• Construction Section