On Friday, March 1, 2019, Baker Botts and the Japan External Trade Organization's (JETRO) DC IP Group will be hosting a four-part seminar led by Ryoji Soga, Chief Deputy Director, International Policy Division, Japan Patent Office, and Baker Botts Partners Lisa Kattan, Rob Maier, and Jen Tempesta.

Topics will include:

• "Japan Patent Office's (JPO) Initiatives for Global IP Stakeholders"
• "Trends, Tools, and Tips: How to Successfully Navigate U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) 337 Investigations"
• "Patent Litigation Update: Strategies and Tools for Defending All Cases Big and Small"
• "Big Data and IoT Pitfalls & Disputes: IP, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Related Issues"