The number of Japan’s corporate venture capital (CVC) funds, which invest corporate funds directly in external startup companies, and the amount of their investments have risen markedly in recent years. This is especially...more
For Japanese corporate venture capital (CVC) investors, involvement with US startups comes with a host of labor and employment issues to consider. These include the variety of regulations relating to discrimination, working...more
Japanese corporate venture capital (CVC) investments in the life sciences industry provide investors entry into a market by supporting the development of innovative products and services. But these innovations, and thus the...more
Heading into 2023, Asia’s tech scene is well-positioned for strong growth potential. As with any industry where advancement and innovation are outpacing regulation, the complex landscape can be difficult for businesses to...more
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For global healthcare companies that process personal information in Japan and/or import personal information from Japan, there are new requirements that must be considered in preparing data transfer or processing agreements,...more
Life sciences companies are increasingly global, with the nationalities of individuals in management teams and offices often spanning the major life sciences centers across the United States, in China, and around the world....more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had sweeping effects around the world, and in this era of globalization, business transactions that span multiple jurisdictions and markets have fallen prey to new and unexpected risks...more
The Japanese Patent Office is trying to strengthen its patent litigation system, with 2019 revisions to the Japanese Patent Act recently approved by the Japanese Diet. With this reform now written into law, Japan could be on...more
The European Union (EU) has adopted an adequacy framework for the transfer of personal data between Japan and the European Union. This framework is a mutual arrangement that applies to both sides as of January 23, 2019....more