According to the Japanese government, the Russian government, which continues its military invasion of Ukraine, passed a resolution on the 7th of this month that it does not have to pay the royalties for patent rights held by companies in "unfriendly countries".
Regarding this, Minister for Economic Security Kobayashi said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 15th, "I would like to take appropriate measures to minimize the impact."
The Russian government has designated 48 countries and regions, such as Japan, Europe and the United States, as "unfriendly countries and regions" that impose sanctions on Russia.
According to the Japanese government and others, the Russian government has enforced a resolution on the 7th of this month that it is not necessary to pay the royalties for patent rights held by companies and individuals in "unfriendly countries" if the government approves them. That is.
Regarding this, Minister for Economic Security Kobayashi said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 15th, "I am aware of the measures taken by the Russian government," and said, "It is quite possible that Japanese companies will be affected. We are paying close attention to possible measures that could be detrimental. "
He said, "I want to take appropriate measures so that the impact can be minimized," and expressed his intention to proceed while assuming various situations.