* Says it acquired trust beneficial rights of Aichi-based property on Oct. 6, at the price of 6.35 billion yen ( read original story ...)
From food to cosmetics, Japan firms eye Malaysia’s halal industry – SMBC
Japanese companies active in food ... Gunji said SMBC will also focus on property and project financing in Malaysia, particularly big-ticket items such as the high-speed rail project between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Some Malaysian media reports have ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Rises as a Free-Trade Leader as the U.S. Sinks
But there’s a fourth reason for Japan’s recent enthusiasm for free trade -- the increasing importance of intellectual property in rich-country exports. This phenomenon has mostly flown under the radar, but is slowly changing the whole way that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly passes ordinance against passive smoking aimed at protecting children
a first by a local government in Japan that obliges citizens to make efforts to ban smoking on private property, is largely nonbinding and will come into force next April. Although the ordinance does not include punishment for violators, Tokyo’s effort ... ( read original story ...)
Property Perfect links up with Japanese firm
PROPERTY Perfect Plc has set a joint venture firm with Japan-based Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd to develop condominium project on Sukhumvit 59, the listed developer’s chief executive officer Chainid Adhyanasakul said in a filing with the Stock Exchange of ... ( read original story ...)
Wealthy couple sue pensioner, 74, who sold them luxury £500,000 seaside home ‘then let Japanese knotweed invade their garden from her property next door’
A business couple are suing a pensioner who sold them a luxury seaside house over claims she let Japanese knotweed invade their garden from her land next door. Rosemary Line, 74, has been taken to court today by Adam and Eleanor Smith in a dispute over the ... ( read original story ...)
New US/Japan Proposal On Mandate For WIPO Traditional Knowledge Committee
The United States and Japan have submitted a joint proposal for the next mandate of the World Intellectual Property Organization committee on the protection of genetic resources and traditional knowledge, whose mandate must be decided this week. ( read original story ...)
Couple sue pensioner, 74, who sold them luxury £500,000 seaside home after Japanese knotweed spread into garden
"The Japanese Knotweed was first recorded on my land in 2001, 26 years after it had been present on Mr and Mrs Smith's property. "(Law firm) Foot Anstey are saying that the Japanese knotweed presence on the adjoining land reduces the value of the property ... ( read original story ...)
Business couple sue OAP, 74, who sold them a seaside home ‘then let Japanese knotweed invade their garden’
"Foot Anstey are saying that the Japanese knotweed presence on the adjoining land reduces the value of the property, even though Mr and Mrs Smith have shown no intention of selling their home." Mrs Line claimed the case could have worrying consequences for ... ( read original story ...)
Neighbours sue pensioner over Japanese knotweed invasion
“The Japanese knotweed was first recorded on my land in 2001, 26 years after it had been present on Mr and Mrs Smith’s property. “Their solicitors are saying that the Japanese knotweed presence on the adjoining land reduces the value of the ... ( read original story ...)
Seven hotels that will make you want to visit Japan
Opening its doors in 1971, this huge property, which occupies two high-rise towers, was Japan’s first high-rise hotel. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2xTvTAR ( read original story ...)
Sharp to aggressively pursue patent royalties amid focus on ultra-HD TVs, ‘smart home’ devices
Osaka-based Sharp plans to be more assertive when it comes ... according to figures compiled by the Intellectual Property Owners Association. “We want to protect that innovation and not have just another company misappropriate it,” Roque said. ( read original story ...)
Everything You Just Can’t Miss in Japan
The luxury hotel has 215 rooms and 57 residential suites that overlook Osaka city. Contemporary art and floor to ceiling glass accents give the property a modern flair. In the evening, dine at Michelin star Pierre restaurant for haute French cuisine ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp in legal battle with Hisense over patents as it targets ultra HD TVs, smart home
The Osaka-based Sharp plans to be more assertive when it comes ... according to figures compiled by the Intellectual Property Owners Association. “We want to protect that innovation and not have just another company misappropriate it,” Roque said. ( read original story ...)
Four Tokyo Lawyers Depart Freshfields to Form Japanese Boutique
Tokyo partners Akiko Yamakawa and Kazuki Okada founded Tokyo ... Litigation partner Okada, who focuses on cross-border litigation, employment and intellectual property disputes, and international arbitration, previously led Freshfields’ disputes practice ... ( read original story ...)
Serviced Apartments and Hotels – HD Video Interview with Martin Fluck, Oakwood Asia Pacific
We discuss that new property, when it will open, how it will differ from the 11 properties that are currently in Tokyo, and which other areas of the country Martin would like to see an Oakwood property in the future. We also discuss booking trends ... ( read original story ...)