The IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Network is pleased to host the Seventh IP & Innovation Researchers of Asia (IPIRA) Conference on 4-6 April 2025 at Waseda University, Faculty of Law in Tokyo, Japan.
The Seventh IPIRA Conference is organized in cooperation with Waseda University, Faculty of Law and the following academic institutions, organizers of the previous editions of the Conference: the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia; the Division of Business Law, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University; Foreign Trade University; the Faculty of Law, Universitas Indonesia; Texas A&M University School of Law; and the Faculty of Law, University of Geneva.
As in previous years, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) also support the Conference.
In addition, a distinguished group of academics from across Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Americas serve on the Scientific Committee of the Conference.
Conference Schedule
The Seventh IPIRA Conference is an in-person event only.
The Conference will start on Friday, 4 April 2025 at 3.00 p.m. and continue until 6.30 p.m. A Welcome Reception will conclude the First Day.
The Conference will resume on Saturday, 5 April 2025 at 8:45 a.m. and continue until 6.30 p.m. A Conference Dinner will conclude the Second Day.
The Conference will resume on Sunday, 6 April 2025 at 8:45 a.m., and conclude at 3.00 p.m.
The Conference’s Program is available here.
The Biographies of the Conference’s Speakers are available here.
The Abstracts of the Works-in-Progress presented will be available at the Conference for speakers and attendees.
Format and Time for Presentations
The Seventh IPIRA Conference will feature a combination of keynotes, plenary, and parallel sessions.
Presenters in the parallel sessions will have approximately 25 minutes for their presentation, including comments and questions from the audience. We encourage participants to speak for no longer than 15 minutes, reserving considerable time for comments and questions.
All presenters are strongly encouraged to attend the whole Conference.
Costs
There are no registration fees or other costs associated with attending the Seventh IPIRA Conference. In addition, participants will enjoy complimentary refreshments, lunch, and dinner during the Conference.
However, all presenters and attendees must cover their travel-related and accommodation expenses.
Participants will also be responsible for obtaining and covering the costs related to their travel visa and any other necessary travel documents.
Conference Venue and Arrival Kit
Information about the Conference’s venue is available here, and a suggested list of hotels is available here. Participants can book a room with these hotels directly. In general, the Organizers encourage participants to check for hotel rates and possible alternative accommodations online.
Questions
For questions and information, email us at IPResearchersAsia@gmail.com.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU AT THE
SEVENTH IPIRA CONFERENCE!