Mock Trial and Panel Discussion

1 A photo session took place.

2 Justice HAYASHI Michiharu of the Supreme Court delivered the opening address.

3 The Mock Case was explained.

4 Japanese judges, judicial research officials and attorneys-at-law conducted a mock trial.

The “presiding judge” directs the proceedings.

“Technical advisors” give explanations.

The “judicial research official” asks questions

5 Judges and attorneys-at-law in Japan, and judges from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany hold a panel discussion on the themes of Part 1 "International Comparison of Joint Patent Infringement " and Part 2 "Diversification of Proceedings in Civil Dispute Resolution Procedures and Current Challenges."

6 The Chief Judge of the Intellectual Property High Court made a closing remark.