Nowadays, all companies are conducting global business. In this lecture, we will first understand basic matters such as the role of legal and intellectual property departments in companies, the importance of contracts and contract negotiations, and their roles (non-disclosure agreements, intellectual property license agreements, etc.), and then avoid disputes. Students will acquire practical knowledge in a wide range of areas, including how to effectively negotiate contracts and how to respond in the event of a dispute.

① Regarding collaboration between companies (licenses, joint development, outsourcing, JV, M&A)
② Understanding of global business schemes and legal issues that exist in business
③ Read specific business cases and consider the optimal collaboration scheme to achieve business objectives.
④ Contract negotiations such as license contract negotiations, understanding of contracts, and practice of specific contract negotiations
⑤ How to resolve disputes in the event of a violation of a contract between companies.
⑥ In addition, actual business cases that have occurred will be brought up in a timely manner and utilized in lectures.

1

Overview of contracts and contract negotiations

2

Explanation of the role of intellectual property (rights) in business and collaboration schemes

3

Role and importance of Non-Disclosure Agreement

4

Types of collaboration schemes necessary for companies to develop their business and examples of their contracts (license agreements, joint development agreements, outsourcing agreements, joint venture agreements, M&A-related agreements)

5

While reading specific business cases, participants select the appropriate collaboration scheme and exchange opinions with participating members.

6

While reading specific business cases, select the appropriate collaboration and plan a scheme.

7

While reading specific business cases, select the appropriate collaboration and plan a scheme.

8

While reading specific business cases, select the appropriate collaboration and plan a scheme.

9

While reading specific business cases, select the appropriate collaboration and plan a scheme.

10

While reading specific business cases, select the appropriate collaboration and plan a scheme.

11

Procedures for resolving disputes with other parties regarding defaults, that occur in the course of conducting business

12

We will take up business cases (including press and virtual) and role-play contract negotiations.

13

Exchange opinions with guests on key points in contract negotiations online.

14

We will summarize the contents of this lecture.

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

You will be notified of the next schedule for each lecture, so please prepare in advance.

A suitable English language proficiency level is a minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Website related to the business that the lecturer represents: https://gbks.jp/