Top �� What's up around the Prime Minister �� April, 2002

Second Meeting of the Strategic Council on Intellectual Properties Wednesday, April 10, 2002 The second meeting of the Strategic Council on Intellectual Properties was held at the Prime Minister's Official Residence. During the meeting, the members exchanged views on issues related to intellectual properties and discussed ways to speed up patent-related litigation as well as to strengthen organizational structure on patent-related litigation. At the closing of the meeting, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi stated, "Although there are many difficult aspects that must be addressed in resolving these issues, in order to ensure the survival of our nation it is essential that we identify the priorities and compile a strategy for future action." An Outline for Intellectual Property Strategy (provisional name) is expected to be submitted to the next meeting.