The government has held an expert panel on economic security, aiming to start operation next spring. Regarding the system that allows the content of patent applications to be kept private for the purpose of preventing technology outflow, compensation will be provided in any case for the loss of the applicant. There was an opinion that it should be shown concretely whether it will be done.
The Economic Security Promotion Law, which was partially enforced in August last year, has a system that allows the content of patent applications to be kept private in order to prevent the outflow of technology that may be diverted to military use, and a system to prevent power and telecommunications to prevent cyber attacks. The government has established a system for pre-screening when companies responsible for basic infrastructure such as introducing important equipment.
At the government's expert meeting held on the 8th, a discussion was held on the draft basic guidelines compiled by the government for the start of operation of the system.
The draft guidelines stipulate that by prohibiting the filing of patent applications in foreign countries due to non-disclosure of patent applications, applicants will be compensated for losses that would normally occur.
At the meeting on the 8th, there was an opinion that it should be concretely indicated in what cases the loss of the applicant will be compensated.
The government will make a cabinet decision on the draft guidelines based on the opinions of the expert panel and public comments, and will aim to start operation next spring.