We are pleased to invite you to a Webinar with Mr. David Stärkle Managing Director of Swissness Enforcement, and Mr. Shogo Matsunaga, Partner at Sondehoff & Einsel Law and Patent Office, who will deliver a speech titled “The Impact of Swissness in Japan”. The Webinar is co-organized by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ) and the Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce (SJCC).
How does the Swiss regulation on Swiss indications — such as the Swiss flag or terms like “Swiss,” “Switzerland” and “Made in Switzerland” — apply in Japan? What rules must be followed under Japanese law?
The Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ) and the Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce (SJCC) are pleased to co-organize a webinar on the topic of “Swissness”. The event will feature Swissness Enforcement, an organization dedicated to combating the misuse of Swiss origin indications abroad by fostering close cooperation between the private and public sectors.
The webinar will be presented by Mr. David Stärkle, Managing Director of Swissness Enforcement, and Mr. Shogo Matsunaga, Partner at Sondehoff & Einsel Law and Patent Office.
| Date: | Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
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| Schedule: | 18:00 – 19:30 (JST) |
| Venue: | Online via Zoom
Join here: ZOOM LINK |
| Fee: | Free |
| Registration: |  *Deadline: March 26, 2025, 23:59 JST.* |
| Disclaimer: | • The SCCIJ may film and take photographs of this online event. If you participate, please be noted that these pictures and videos may be used in various media, such as the SCCIJ website, SCCIJ social networking sites, and SCCIJ promotional materials. If you do not want to appear on these pictures and/or videos, kindly notify the SCCIJ staff before the event. • The views expressed by the speaker(s) do not reflect those of the SCCIJ as an organization. |
| Inquiries: | By e-mail to info@sccij.jp |
About the Speaker
Mr. David Stärkle is Managing Director of Swissness Enforcement, an organization dedicated to combating the misuse of Swiss origin indications abroad by fostering close cooperation between the private and public sectors.
Mr. Shogo Matsunaga is Partner at Sondehoff & Einsel Law and Patent Office. His work as an SEP specialist has earned him substantial recognition in the industry, alongside his reputation in the brand protection realm.
