CCI France Japon and CNCPI sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in economics, innovation, and intellectual property between Japan and France
During a joint event held in Tokyo on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in the presence of Nicolas Bonnardel, Managing Director of CCI France Japon, and Emmanuel Potdevin, President of the CNCPI, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCI France Japon) and the CNCPI (National Council of Industrial Property Attorneys) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and promote economic and trade relations between Japanese and French businesses, focusing on the following key areas:
Sharing of information, knowledge, and best practices in the fields of intellectual property, innovation, and creativity for the benefit of companies and project leaders
Facilitating connections and mentorship between members of both organizations
Promoting business partnerships between French and Japanese companies
Co-organizing joint events (study tours, workshops, seminars, webinars, and B2B missions)
About CCI France Japon:
The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCI France Japon) is the leading European Chamber in Japan. Founded in 1918, it brings together a network of over 700 member companies across all sectors, including one-third Japanese firms. CCI France Japon is a member of CCI France International (120 chambers in 95 countries, representing 36,000 companies worldwide) and the European Business Council – European Chamber (22 industry committees).
About CNCPI:
The CNCPI, Compagnie Nationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle, represents 1,130 Industrial Property Attorneys practicing in France. Their core mission is to support companies in the protection, defense, and enhancement of their intellectual property rights (trademarks, patents, designs, software, personal data, digital law, etc.). The CNCPI advocates for a bold innovation policy backed by intellectual property—an essential tool for innovation—working in close collaboration with political and economic decision-makers and relevant industry networks.
Press contact, CNCPI: Bruno Cammalleri – 06 67 50 89 20 – bruno.cammalleri(@)cncpi.fr
